Job Description
Job Type: Full-time | Sydney + Regular Travel to RPC
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Salary: Commensurate with Experience
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Playfair Legal Pty Ltd (PL) is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Law Solicitor to join our specialist team delivering high-level legal services to asylum seekers Offshore
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This is a unique prospect to work at the forefront of administrative law and humanitarian practice, managing complex litigation while contributing to meaningful outcomes for vulnerable clients.
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About the Role
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In this role, you will take responsibility for a broad range of administrative law, merits review, and judicial review matters, including litigation before the Refugee Review Tribunal, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeals.
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You will manage a complex caseload and play a leading role in solicitor advocacy, case strategy, client management, and supervision of junior legal staff.
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Regular travel Offshore is a required component of this role.
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Key Responsibilities
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Administrative Law & Litigation
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Manage a complex caseload of judicial review proceedings.
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Conduct solicitor advocacy at interlocutory hearings, final hearings, and appeals.
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Instruct counsel in complex matters and collaborate on litigation strategy.
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Draft and settle Notices of Appeal, affidavits, submissions, and statutory interpretation arguments.
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Prepare high-level written legal advice for judicial review and related proceedings.
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Review RSD and RSRT decisions and identify jurisdictional error grounds.
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Case Strategy,



Clients & Stakeholder Engagement
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Provide trauma-informed advice to vulnerable clients across offshore and onshore settings.
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Liaise with counsel, interpreters, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
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Coordinate offshore casework logistics, including regular travel offshore.
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Supervise and mentor junior solicitors, Immigration Lawyers, and Registered Migration Agents.
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Support the development of high-quality submissions, evidence preparation, and legal drafting.
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Contribute to internal training, CPDs, and development of legal resources.
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Practice Management & Compliance
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Maintain accurate and confidential client records using our document management system.
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Oversee the preparation and review of Court Books, transcripts, evidence, and supporting materials.
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Ensure compliance with ethical obligations, client consent, and practice directions.
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Contribute to continuous improvement across workflows and team operations.
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Skills & Experience
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5+ years' post-admission experience as a Practicing Solicitor in Judicial Review matters, including recent experience as Instructing Solicitor.
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3-4 years' experience in administrative law.
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Demonstrated experience conducting and instructing in judicial review litigation (minimum 2 years).
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Strong legal drafting, advocacy, and statutory interpretation skills.
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Experience managing complex caseloads in fast-paced environments.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with vulnerable clients.
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Experience supervising and mentoring junior legal staff.
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Willingness and ability to travel regularly offshore.
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High personal integrity, cultural competency, and commitment to trauma-informed practice.
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Experience working in offshore jurisdictions, including Offshore.
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Background in migration, humanitarian, or protection law.
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Previous involvement in multi-agency or multi-disciplinary legal environments.
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Additional Requirements
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Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining CPD in administrative law and judicial review.
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Strong organisational skills, reliability, and alignment with IC's values and ethics.
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Ability to work collaboratively while exercising sound independent judgment.
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Why Join PL?
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Meaningful, high-impact work in a specialised humanitarian legal setting.
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Supportive team culture with opportunities for mentorship and growth.
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Exposure to complex, unique litigation not available in typical administrative law roles.
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Travel opportunities and hands-on advocacy experience.
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📌 Senior Administrative Law Solicitor - Judicial Review Lead Offshore Litigation (Offshore) (New South Wales)
🏢 PLAYFAIR
📍 New South Wales