Lawyer or Career Paralegal - Employment & Migration (Cairns)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer with 1-3 years' PAE or an experienced Career Paralegal to join an established Employment & Safety team in Cairns. The position has a strong migration focus alongside employment law work, providing the opportunity to develop experience across complementary areas of workforce law. You'll work closely with experienced Partners and senior practitioners as part of a well-resourced national team.

The Opportunity

The practice acts for ASX-listed employers, multinationals, universities, Commonwealth and State government departments, regulators and other major organisations, as well as businesses and individuals navigating Australia's migration system. With migration forming a key focus of the position, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of corporate and skilled migration matters, including:

- Employer sponsorship and sponsored visa pathways.
- Skilled and regional migration.
- Permanent residency pathways.
- Intra-company transfers and global mobility.
- Visa applications and sponsorship compliance.
- Labour agreements, including Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) and company-specific agreements.
- Visa strategies for international businesses establishing operations in Australia.
- Administrative Review Tribunal proceedings involving sponsorship, nomination and visa decisions.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer with 1-3 years' PAE or an experienced Career Paralegal to join an established Employment & Safety team in Cairns.



The position has a strong migration focus alongside employment law work, providing the prospect to develop experience across complementary areas of workforce law. You'll work closely with experienced Partners and senior practitioners as part of a well-resourced national team.

The Opportunity

The practice acts for ASX-listed employers, multinationals, universities, Commonwealth and State government departments, regulators and other major organisations, as well as businesses and individuals navigating Australia's migration system. With migration forming a key focus of the position, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of corporate and skilled migration matters, including:

- Employer sponsorship and sponsored visa pathways.
- Skilled and regional migration.
- Permanent residency pathways.
- Intra-company transfers and global mobility.
- Visa applications and sponsorship compliance.
- Labour agreements, including Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) and company-specific agreements.
- Visa strategies for international businesses establishing operations in Australia.
- Administrative Review Tribunal proceedings involving sponsorship, nomination and visa decisions.

Why Consider This Opportunity?





- Work closely with experienced Partners and senior practitioners.
- Flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- 26 weeks' paid parental leave, with ongoing support for returning parents.
- Comprehensive learning and development, including CPD, dedicated New Lawyer training and leadership development programs.
- Full-fee study assistance with additional study leave.
- Clear progression pathways based on capability and performance.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including annual health initiatives and a confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- Corporate benefits including health and life insurance discounts and salary sacrifice options.
- Community service leave and opportunities to participate in pro bono and community initiatives.
- Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, including ongoing support of the Australian Disability Network and Diverse Women in Law.

About You

This role could suit a junior lawyer looking to develop their employment and migration expertise or an experienced Career Paralegal seeking their next long-term opportunity.

- 1-3 years' PAE if applying at Lawyer level, or relevant experience as a Career Paralegal.
- Experience or a genuine interest in migration law.
- Strong drafting and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational capability.
- A practical and client-focused approach.
- The ability to work collaboratively while taking responsibility for your matters.

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📌 Lawyer or Career Paralegal - Employment & Migration (Cairns) (Cairns North)
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📍 Cairns North