Job Description
We are looking to hire a Graduate or Immigration Lawyer to join our Advisory & Compliance practice in Sydney.
Are you a recent law graduate, recently admitted to legal practice, or are you about to be admitted? Or, do you have specific immigration law experience of 1-2 years you would like to build on?
Graduate
You will provide high-level support within our team of migration lawyers, and to our corporate and individual clients. This support will include preparing and reviewing visa applications to ensure they meet all legal and other requirements, drafting legal documents and client correspondence, day to day liaison with the client, assisting in client interviews, performing research tasks, assisting in preparing legal submissions, running reports, filing, emailing, photocopying, scanning and uploading documents, and other general administration tasks as required. Under supervision, you will have ownership of a caseload and be expected to proactively manage workflows.
Lawyer
You will demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Australian immigration law, regulations and policy, and ability to work on and support more senior members of the team on highly technical immigration matters such as labour agreements, compliance audits, legal advisory / consulting work and work verification services.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
You will be a team player, possess superior written and oral communication skills, be highly organised to plan and manage high volumes of work in a busy environment and integrate easily and work cooperatively in a busy, but fun, team environment.
The successful Lawyer candidate will be a legal practitioner in Australia and ideally comes with at 1-3 years immigration experience. Strong research and submission / advice drafting skills are essential.
At Fragomen, we offer excellent training and the opportunity to work with some of the best legal minds in immigration, including accredited specialists in immigration law.
What we offer
- Flexible work arrangements
- Comprehensive inhouse training and CPD programs
- Birthday Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fitness Allowance
- Premium Headspace Membership
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
At Fragomen, we offer excellent training, defined career pathways and the opportunity to work with knowledgeable professionals who are the best in the business. We embrace workplace flexibility to enable you to find your path and do your best work.
Finding the right person is very important to us. We hope that finding the right place is as important to you.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Interested? Apply now! Don't forget to include your cover letter and CV.
Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status.
All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm's pre-employment screening process. This includes verifying the candidate's identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the location for the offered position, and conducting a comprehensive background check incompliance with local regulations.
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