Senior Immigration Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kris Ahn Lawyers Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Senior Immigration Lawyer / MARA (Mandarin-Speaking Preferred)

Sydney NSW

Full Time

About Us

Kris Ahn Lawyers is a boutique law firm based in Sydney, specialising exclusively in immigration law. Recognised as one of Australia's leading immigration practices, we are known for delivering strategic, high-quality legal services in complex and high-stakes cases. With
Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law
and a strong track record of success, we offer an engaging, supportive, and collaborative environment that enables experienced practitioners to thrive.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Senior Immigration Lawyer or Registered Migration Agent (MARA)
to join our growing Sydney office starting from
December 2025
. The successful candidate will bring
at least 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
and demonstrate the ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with one of our Accredited Specialists. Proficiency in
Mandarin and English
is highly regarded, given our diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a wide range of immigration matters independently, from visa applications to complex review cases and ministerial intervention requests.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to individuals and corporate clients.
  • Draft high-quality submissions, legal arguments, and supporting documentation.
  • Represent clients in tribunals, hearings, and consultations.
  • Supervise and mentor our junior lawyer as needed.
  • Stay up to date with migration laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with the legal team to deliver seamless case management.
  • Maintain professional obligations, including Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal systems and processes.

What We're Looking For

  • Current Australian Practicing Certificate (for lawyers) OR MARA registration.
  • Minimum
    3 years PQE
    in immigration law (lawyers) OR 3+ years' experience as a Registered Migration Agent.
  • Proven ability to handle complex immigration matters with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, handling multiple cases simultaneously.
  • Strong drafting, advocacy, and legal research skills.
  • Excellent client communication and relationship management.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Proficiency in both Mandarin and English is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with case management software (e.g., Migration Manager) and productivity tools (Microsoft Office, AI tools such as ChatGPT, CoPilot).
  • Must have full work rights if a temporary visa holder.
  • Sydney-based candidates only — Full-time remote work is not offered for this role.

Why Join Us?

  • Unmatched exposure to complex cases
    – Work on high-value and challenging matters with the guidance of Accredited Specialists and experienced senior lawyers.
  • Leadership and mentoring opportunities
    – Share your expertise by supervising and guiding junior lawyers.
  • Meaningful work
    – Go beyond transactional processing; contribute to solving complex legal problems that have a lasting impact on people's lives.
  • Professional growth and career development
    – Continue to build your advocacy, research, and strategic advisory skills in a supportive environment.
  • Collaborative, high-performing team
    – Join a firm where knowledge-sharing and teamwork are valued, and success is achieved together.
  • Trusted by clients
    – There's a reason why majority of our cases come through referrals and repeat clients. A testament to the trust and respect we've earned. Clients genuinely value the quality of our work and the exceptional outcomes we deliver.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work in an environment that offers unparalleled learning and growth, apply now

 Email your CV and cover letter to 

 Learn more about us, visit 

We look forward to welcoming the next member of our dedicated and professional team


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