Immigration Lawyer
Career development, progression, and a fantastic culture await you!
About Us
With over 20 years of delivering immigration solutions, the Absolute Immigration Group is known as trusted advisors to a diverse range of clients. Our people-first approach filters through our team culture and directly to our valued clients and applicants who are the ultimate purpose of our organisation. We are all about helping people and helping businesses with the challenges that they face.
Our CEO, Jamie Lingham, has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading immigration expert for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and was awarded the TEMI Wellbeing Award in 2020 for his outstanding commitment to our team engagement and wellbeing.
We respect that every client has a unique set of needs and circumstances and we work to these accordingly, whether they are an individual, a family or a business employing one or more migrants.
Our business is growing and we are always on the lookout for like-minded team members who enjoy making a positive difference in people’s lives and working in a fun and supportive work environment.
At Absolute Immigration we are about People. Not Paper.
Why join the Absolute Immigration family?
The rewards of working in the Absolute Immigration Family are endless so let us tell you a bit about ourselves and what’s great about working with us.
- A fantastic culture where everyone genuinely enjoys coming to work and spending time together.
- Our employee wellness program - the day off for your birthday, work anniversary gifts and team events, just to name a few! Check out our Perks page on our website - https://absoluteimmigrationlegal.com/the-perks/
- Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements including the ability to work from home.
- Career development and training – we actively encourage all staff to develop and grow with us.
- Dog friendly office - bring your best friend to work with you!
About The Role
The Immigration Lawyer is integral to securing positive outcomes for our clients. At Absolute Immigration Legal, no two days are the same. This is your opportunity to work in one of the most complex areas of law whilst changing lives every day. We aren't your typical law firm. We don't ask our Lawyers to bill in 6 minute increments or keep timesheets (which is a time consuming task!). Each case the client is charged a fixed fee, freeing up our Lawyers to focus on providing our clients exceptional client service.
Broadly speaking, your duties will include:
- Provide accurate, relevant advice and assistance to clients with respect to visa options and eligibility
- Create and maintain client relationships
- Drafting Labour Agreements
- Preparing, collating, and lodging visa applications
- Dealing with next steps in cases of visa refusals and RFIs
- Managing and monitoring applications with immigration authorities and skills assessment bodies
- Be responsible for managing your own caseload with the support of a Paralegal
About You
The key skills and behaviours that make a truly great Immigration Lawyer, and what we are looking for are:
- A passion for helping people and changing lives
- Values that align with ours (check out our website!)
- A law degree and admittance to practice within Victoria with a minimum of 3 years PQE
- Sound technical knowledge with respect to current Australian immigration law and policy
- Prior experience (at least 5 years) as an Immigration Lawyer, ideally working with Employer Sponsored Visas
- Experience with AAT cases and Federal Circuit Court is preferred
- A high level of attention to detail and ability to manage conflicting deadlines
- Experience managing a large caseload with a number of deadlines
How to Apply
Please submit your resume via the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- Department
- Legal
- Locations
- Melbourne
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Immigration Lawyer
Career development, progression, and a fantastic culture await you!
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