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Lawyer

Fragomen
Full-time
On-site
Perth, Australia
Legal/Compliance

Job Description

Opportunities to join our Perth Practice as a Graduate, Lawyer or Associate to join our growing 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.

About us

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

Fragomen is seeking recent law graduates, or experienced Immigration Lawyers.

As an Lawyer/Associate at Fragomen, you will demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Australian immigration law and practice, proactively manage your caseload with support staff, think commercially and be able to cultivate strong client relationships.  You will have opportunities to work closely with senior staff, as well as coach and develop team members. The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 to 5 years of post-admission experience with a focus on corporate immigration case and client management.

As a Graduate, you will receive comprehensive training to set you up for a career in corporate immigration law. You will have the opportunity to work in a global firm, with exposure to blue chip company clients, and to develop your legal acumen. Under supervision, you will have ownership of a caseload and be expected to proactively manage workflows with direct client contact. Working closely with our team of immigration lawyers, you will help to prepare and file visa applications that meet all legal requirements.  You will draft legal documents and client correspondence, as well as being the day to day liaison with clients, assisting in client interviews, and completing legal research. The ideal candidate would be a recent law graduate, about to be admitted, or recently admitted to legal practice.

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

  • Proficient 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. 

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.

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