What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Lawyer/Associate position at fragomen?
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. Fragomen is the leading global immigration law firm with more than 6,000 professionals in nearly 70 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering services in over 170 countries. Ranked on both the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, the firm is widely recognized for its leadership in immigration law and commitment to fostering a culture where diverse attorneys thrive and all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. Fragomen helps corporations and individuals navigate the complexities of global mobility and provides end-to-end support across the immigration lifecycle, from strategic planning and policy design to compliance, government investigations, litigation and more. The firm combines legal acumen and advanced digital capabilities to simplify global mobility and deliver smarter, faster and more adaptive solutions via a suite of technology brands—including Nomadic, its business travel platform that enables real-time compliance, WorkRight, its multi-jurisdictional employment verification software and Simple Citizen, a digital solution designed to streamline the pathway to US citizenship. With a global presence, multidisciplinary approach and investment in technology, Fragomen is uniquely positioned to address today’s immigration challenges and shape the future of workforce mobility. Fragomen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. At Fragomen, we do meaningful and impactful work for our clients and put a focus on our Responsible Business Practices: #LifeAtFragomen: We drive innovation and change. We respect colleagues, embrace diversity, and empower others. #FragomenForward: At Fragomen, pursuing an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce goes beyond a policy. It’s part of our DNA—and always has been. Year after year, we are recognized as leaders in diversity in our industry. Giving Back. We have a deep history of giving back to the communities where we live and work—and we continue that mission today. Serving the less fortunate by providing advice and community support where it is most needed allows us to help immigrants secure a better future for themselves and their families. Corporate Social Responsibility. We believe there is more to success in business than generating profit—we want to do well by doing good. We are committed to considering the impact that our business decisions have on our people, our planet, the communities in which we work and our clients. Sustainability. Fragomen is focused on sustainability in our business operations and practices—and we know there is much work to be done, with countless opportunities available to minimize our impact on the environment Well-being. We are committed to implementing firmwide initiatives that support the health and wellness of our people, including programs to address work-life balance and benefits that cover a wide range of well-being needs of all employees. Our #FragomenWorks program provides the ability to be successful at home or in the office, via Hybrid & Remote work arrangements. Our Feedback Works process includes three managerial check-ins per year to help you progress in your career. Unique learning programs like: Fragomen Academy, Leadership Academy, Practical Management Academy, and Regional Development Conferences.