Knowledge Lawyer

Barry Nilsson; Hobart; Remote; AUD 75,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer of Choice

Mentorship and professional dev.

Flexible working arrangements, work‑in

BNWell Health & Wellbeing program

Parental leave support

Job summary

Barry Nilsson is seeking a Knowledge Lawyer on a part‑time basis (3–4 days/week) for 12‑month parental leave cover, with potential extension. The role supports national Insurance & Health and Family Law, wills and estates) through research, knowledge management, current awareness and capability development.

Flexibility to perform remotely from multiple Australian locations is available. Responsibilities include providing high‑quality research, managing current awareness, and supporting training

Qualifications

• Admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia or equivalent.
• Experience in Insurance & Health practice within a law firm or related area.
• Demonstrated interest in knowledge management, legal research, innovation, or legal technology.
• Experience with AI tools used for drafting, review, research and knowledge management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high‑quality legal research support to the Insurance & Health practice and across the firm.
• Manage Insurance Current Awareness, including case alerts reviews and graduate summaries.
• Maintain the client presentations register and ensure materials are catalogued.
• Liaise with content publishers regarding subscriptions, access and training.
• Deliver training and support on legal research platforms and knowledge systems.
• Support firm‑wide knowledge initiatives and projects.

Skills

Legal research

Knowledge management

AI tools usage

Training & capability development

Job description

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

You will join a tight-knit and highly collegiate Knowledge team of three, providing legal research and knowledge management support to the firm nationally. The team has experienced an exciting period of growth and offers a fast-paced and collaborative working environment.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join our team on a part-time basis, working 3 to 4 days per week. This is a 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover position, with the possibility of extension or permanency for the right candidate.

The role supports the firm’s national Insurance & Health and Family Law, Wills & Estates practices by providing legal research, knowledge management, current awareness, and capability development services. You will also contribute to the effective use of legal research platforms and AI-enabled tools, as well as the firm’s broader knowledge, innovation and business services objectives.

Responsibilities will include:
Providing timely, high-quality legal research support to the Insurance & Health practice and, as required, across the firm;

• Managing Insurance Current Awareness, including case alert reviews, graduate lawyer summaries, case categorisation and distribution, relevant Insights, and a monthly


• Insurance & Health publication;


• Maintaining the register of client presentations and ensuring relevant materials are appropriately catalogued and stored;


• Liaising with legal content publishers about subscription management including content suitability, product enhancement and development, access issues and changes, technical issues, support and training;


• Maintaining starter and leaver records to ensure appropriate access and cost allocation;


• Monitoring relevant legislative, regulatory and case law developments;


• Delivering training and support on legal research platforms and knowledge systems; and


• Supporting firm-wide knowledge initiatives and projects.

About You

We’re seeking someone with:

• admission as a legal practitioner (Australia or equivalent);


• experience working in an Insurance & Health practice within a law firm or closely related area;


• demonstrated experience or interest in knowledge management, legal research, innovation, or legal technology; and


• experience with AI tools used for drafting, review, research, and knowledge management in professional services environments (desirable).

We welcome applications from candidates located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide or Hobart. This role can be performed remotely.

Benefits of Working with Us

Just to name a few, we have:

• been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 8 years;


• a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;


• opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;


• progressive policies for flexible working arrangements including working from home, purchase of leave options and a public holiday swap policy;


• an annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;


• a relaxed office environment where you can “Dress for your Day”;


• access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and a health & wellbeing leave day;


• a shared care parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction; and


• support to undertake pro bono legal work, volunteering and industry appointments.

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.

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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