Immigration Lawyer – Future opportunities

Job Description

Locations available - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth

Opportunities to join our Australia Practice as a Graduate, Lawyer or Associate.

Register your interest today and, if your skillset meets the criteria set out below, we will be in touch when we are next actively recruiting.

About us

Fragomen is the world’s leading single-focus provider of immigration guidance and support, backed by the best resources in the immigration services industry. The firm has more than 60 offices and over 6,000 employees located in key commercial centres throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. In ANZ, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and New Zealand.

The firm is structured to support all aspects of immigration, including strategic planning, compliance, government relations, reporting, and case management and processing. We provide administrative and billing teams as well as junior team members to support our Associates. At the same time, we continually develop and introduce initiatives to improve the way we do things and invite engagement and input.

The opportunity

Fragomen is looking for experienced Immigration Lawyers with the drive and capacity to work in corporate immigration law at any of our Australian offices.

As an Associate at Fragomen, you will demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Australian immigration law and practice, proactively manage your caseload with support staff, think commercially and be able to cultivate strong client relationships. You will have opportunities to work closely with senior staff, as well as coach and develop team members. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 to 5 years of post-admission experience with a focus on corporate immigration case and client management.

As a Graduate, you will receive comprehensive training to set you up for a career in corporate immigration law. You will have the opportunity to work in a global firm, with exposure to blue chip company clients, and to develop your legal acumen. Under supervision, you will have ownership of a caseload and be expected to proactively manage workflows with direct client contact. Working closely with our team of immigration lawyers, you will help to prepare and file visa applications that meet all legal requirements. You will draft legal documents and client correspondence, as well as being the day to day liaison with clients, assisting in client interviews, and completing legal research. The ideal candidate would be a recent law graduate, about to be admitted, or recently admitted to legal practice.

Let’s talk if you are…

• A quick learner with excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Focused on client service, working with corporations to understand their challenges and executing solutions
• Process driven, with excellent attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills
• Accountable, with an ability to work independently and perform in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• An effective team player with a flexible and can-do work approach

Please indicate in your cover letter which offices you are open to working in/relocating to.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements – WFH 2 days a week
• Comprehensive inhouse training and CPD programs
• Birthday Leave
• Paid Parental Leave - 13 to 18 weeks dependent on tenure 
• Fitness Allowance - $500 a year to claim
• Premium Headspace Membership
• Wellness Days
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Finding the right person is very important to us. We hope that finding the right place is as important to you.