e-Discovery Paralegals/Law Clerks

About Us
Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we’ve been shaping a better experience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we’ve built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authentic self while you do it.

About the Team
Our national Insurance & Health practice combines deep industry knowledge with local expertise and the highest standards of client service. Our team has the depth of experience and agility to help our clients, both in Australia and overseas, to navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds. By joining us, you will become part of a welcoming and supportive team of highly skilled legal and administrative professionals who are passionate about what they do.

About The Role
We’re seeking at least 15 Paralegals/Law Clerks to join our national Insurance & Health team to work on a large class action being handled by our Perth office.  It’s anticipated that the discovery phase of the file will run for 12-18 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience on a large matter while working alongside a team of specialists in their field, headed up by Principal Cameron Maclean.

Duties of this role will include:

• assisting with discovery for a large-scale class action;
• reviewing a high volume of documents; and
• utilising the Relativity e-Discovery platform for document review and data management.

About You
If the following sounds like you, we would love to hear from you:

• you are available for an immediate start (or within the next few weeks);
• you are a penultimate or final-year law student, or a recent law graduate;
• you are able to commit to the role over the course of the next 12 months;
• you are available to work at least three days per week on an ongoing basis;
• you are highly organised, able to meet deadlines and pick up new systems quickly; and
• you have strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures.

Please note that we are open to candidates in either Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Sydney.

This would also be a good opportunity for overseas qualified lawyers seeking to get Australian legal experience.

Benefits of Working with Us
Just to name a few, we have:

• been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 7 years;
• a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
• a relaxed office environment where you can “Dress for your Day”; and
• access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people.

Ready to Go Further?

From your first day, expect to be embraced for who you are – because we’re a firm defined by our people. Step into a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it’s about being you and going further. Apply today.

To make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Alex Trixner, People & Culture Officer.

This vacancy is being managed exclusively by the BN People & Culture team. Should we require external support, we will reach out to our preferred agencies directly.

Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our people are supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.

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