Insurance Legal Assistant

About the role

Join Barry Nilsson’s Insurance & Health practice in Brisbane as an experienced Legal Assistant supporting solicitors across a range of defendant insurance matters.

Key responsibilities

• Open, archive and maintain accurate electronic files.
• Manage monthly billing, debtor control and reporting.
• Prepare and send correspondence and arrange filing of court documents.
• Prepare briefs for counsel, medical and other experts.
• Handle diary and travel management, including booking appointments.
• Provide general administrative support and adhere to client service standards.

Required profile

• Previous experience in defendant or plaintiff personal injury legal work.
• Familiarity with client service standards and legal documentation.
• Enthusiastic, proactive approach with ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.

Required skills

• Experience using legal precedents.
• Proficiency with practice management systems.
• Knowledge of billing platforms.
• Competence with document management systems.

What we offer

• Employer of Choice recognition for 7 years.
• Supportive environment with wellbeing-focused policies (9.5‑day fortnight, flexible work, volunteer leave, public holiday swap).
• Annual performance bonus scheme.
• Dress‑for‑your‑day office culture.
• Health & wellbeing program with allowance and dedicated leave day.
• Shared‑care parental leave – 26 weeks paid leave.