Immigration Lawyer

Immigration LawyerJoin a growing boutique migration law practice with genuine social impactLocation: Carlton VictoriaEmployment: Full-time 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave position)Salary: $80000 $100000 per annumPotential for ongoing employment following the initial contract periodThis isnt just another migration lawyer join a growing boutique migration law practice that combines high-quality legal work with genuine social impact while being part of a commercially sustainable legal Legal is the social enterprise legal practice of Settlement Services International (SSI). We provide strategic immigration and citizenship legal advice to individuals families employers and community organisations across Australia and practice is growing and were looking for an Immigration Lawyer with 13 years post-admission experience to join our team in is a maternity leave backfill role for an initial 12-month period with the possibility of ongoing employment following the the opportunityThis role is ideal for an early-career migration lawyer who has developed a solid foundation in Australian migration law and is ready to take greater ownership of their matters while continuing to develop their technical and professional work closely with experienced migration lawyers and the Principal Lawyer managing your own matters with appropriate supervision and work is broad and often complex. While youll have particularly strong exposure to skilled migration employer-sponsored migration and family migration youll also have the opportunity to work across:visa and citizenship applications;complex migration matters;merits andjudicial review matters;visa cancellations;bridging visas; anda broad range of other migration and citizenship work directly with clients undertake legal research and analysis prepare applications and submissions and provide practical strategic legal also have the opportunity to contribute beyond individual client matters through stakeholder engagement community education professional development and the continued growth of SSI youWere looking for someone who is technically capable commercially minded and genuinely interested in developing their career in migration bring:13 years post-admission experience;demonstrated professional experience in Australian migration law;sound working knowledge and experience in skilled migration employer-sponsored migration and family migration;experience managing complex migration matters including at primary decision-making and review levels;strong legal research written and verbal communication skills;excellent organisation file management and attention to detail;the ability to manage matters with increasing independence while knowing when to seek guidance;strong client relationship and interpersonal skills;commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to the financial sustainability and growth of a legal practice; anda commitment to ethical client-centred legal practice and access to with Administrative Review Tribunal matters judicial review a broader range of migration matters business development stakeholder engagement or professional networks will be highly regarded but not particularly interested in candidates who are looking to develop both their technical expertise and commercial capability as migration join SSI LegalMeaningful work real impact deliver high-quality migration and citizenship legal services as part of a growing social your practice build your technical expertise take ownership of your matters and work alongside experienced migration commercially contribute to the growth and financial sustainability of a boutique legal practice while developing your commercial our benefitsIndustry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office including 9-day fortnight;Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and to our inhouse wellbeing programsWorking alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communitiesAbout our Recruitment ProcessSSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young peoples safety and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. All staff who work on support or manage Queensland child-related work must hold a Blue Card even if they are not based in Commitment to DiversitySSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTIQ community veterans refugees and people with ApplyIf you are excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including your CV and a cover letter outlining your migration law experience and suitability for the close Friday 28th August 2026If you would like more information on the recruitment process please contact the talent acquisition team or or call us atA recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the is a Disability Confident Recruiter and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply making adjustments to the recruitment process (including the application form) and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.