At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal guidance and represent clients in complex immigration matters.
- Company: Specialist immigration law firm in Sydney CBD with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured mentorship, and flexible working environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and exposure to high-value immigration matters.
- Why this job: Develop expertise in challenging cases with hands-on mentorship from an Accredited Specialist.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years post-qualification experience in immigration law and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 100000 $ per year.
Wan & Co Lawyers is a specialist immigration law firm based in Sydney CBD, known for its work on complex and challenging immigration matters. We are seeking a motivated Immigration Lawyer with 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience to join our growing team.
Working directly with our Principal, an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise through hands-on involvement in complex cases, with close mentorship and meaningful responsibility. You will join a collaborative, fully paperless practice that values high-quality legal work, professional development and a supportive working environment.
Our practice focuses on complex immigration matters, including merits review and judicial review, visa refusals and cancellations on character grounds, immigration detention, PIC 4020, health-related visa issues and other challenging cases requiring careful legal analysis and strategic advocacy.
Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Providing legal guidance, drafting and preparing relevant legal documentation, and negotiating on clients' behalf across all matters pertaining to immigration and migration law.
- Meeting with clients to assess their immigration situation and visa requirements, then advising on and pursuing the most appropriate legal course of action or migration pathway.
- Building cases for the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), Federal Circuit and Family Court, or other relevant authorities by gathering evidence, conducting legal research, coordinating witnesses, and issuing formal notices of court or tribunal proceedings.
- Appearing on behalf of clients before courts, ART, and the Department of Home Affairs in contested immigration and migration matters.
- Overseeing visa and migration matters by drafting visa applications, legal submissions, and other relevant legal documents concerning the relocation of skilled workers or family members to Australia.
- Examining and critically assessing relevant legislations and supporting materials in connection with visa applications and migration-related matters.
- Compiling and lodging visa applications across a range of categories — including partner, skilled, employer-sponsored, protection visas, and citizenship applications.
- Advising clients on migration legislation, immigration policy, character and health obligations, sponsor duties, employer compliance requirements, and related areas of immigration law.
What We Are Looking For:
- Admitted as a lawyer in Australia with at least 2 years post qualification experience in immigration law.
- Holds at least a relevant Bachelor law degree (or higher).
- Admitted to NSW Supreme Court and has a current practising certificate.
- Fluency in a language other than English would be highly regarded, in particular Chinese.
Skills Required:
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team.
- Exceptional attention to detail and excellent client-facing communication skills.
- Tech-fluent and comfortable in a paperless, digital workflow.
- An existing client base will be highly regarded but is not essential.
What We Offer:
- Structured mentorship and career development under an Accredited Specialist.
- Exposure to high-value and challenging immigration matters beyond standard employer-sponsored and skilled migration visas.
- A supportive, modern workplace culture with genuine flexibility as your career progresses.
- Competitive annual base salary package: $85,000- $100,000 per annum plus superannuation (based on experience).
- Consideration of performance-based bonuses and commission structures for candidates who demonstrate strong client engagement, business development ability or contribute to firm revenue growth.
Immigration Lawyer in Sydney employer: Wan & Co Lawyers
At Wan & Co Lawyers, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values efficiency, accountability, and a sustainable work-life balance. As a Business Development & Marketing Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Managing Principal, contributing directly to the firm's growth while developing your skills in client care, sales, and marketing. Our modern working environment fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that your contributions are both visible and valued as you progress in your career.
