Immigration Lawyer

Job Description

Fragomen is looking for experienced Immigration Lawyer/Associate to join our growing Sydney team. If you're passionate about immigration law and eager to make an impact, this is your opportunity to be part of a global leader in the field. Join a thriving team where your expertise and drive will be valued and supported.

Fragomen is the leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. Offering immigration support in more than 170 countries, the firm has more than 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Fragomen is currently a member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100.

We are the largest corporate immigration firm in Australia. We work with sophisticated clients and contribute to their ability to compete effectively in the global marketplace. From individuals and small local businesses to the world's largest companies, we support all immigration needs globally. 

At Fragomen, we offer extensive training, mentoring, 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.

The opportunity

As an Immigration Lawyer/ Associate, you will have the ability to provide legal immigration advice and experience managing a caseload independently. 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. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 5 years of post-admission experience with a focus on corporate immigration or non-employer sponsored matters. 

This position offers structured professional growth and development in a fast-paced, yet supportive and highly collaborative environment. The position sits within one of our major corporate immigration teams - where we represent a broad client base ranging from individuals and emerging businesses to many of the world's leading multinational companies. You may also have exposure to a variety of immigration matters outside of corporate work.

Let's talk if you are…

• A quick learner with excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Focused on client service, working with a range of clients to understand their challenges and executing solutions

• Process driven, possessing excellent attention to detail, organisational, and time-management skills

• Accountable, with an ability to work independently and perform in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in various systems and technology

• An effective team player with a flexible and can-do work approach

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangements – WFH 2 days a week

• Comprehensive in-house 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. 

Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Learn More About Fragomen:

Please take time to read About Us, explore the Meaningful and Impactful Work we do for our clients, and review the standard Benefits we offer. You can find all the material to the right of this page.

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm's pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate's identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.