Job Description
Senior Immigration Lawyer - Complex Work. Real Ownership. Real Impact.
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This is a role for a lawyer who wants their experience to actually count. You'll take ownership of complex, high-stakes matters, the kind that test your judgement, not just your admin skills. You'll be backed by established workflows and a team that handles the pieces that shouldn't need a lawyer's time.
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You will lead a controlled caseload of approximately 10 to 25 active matters, with explicit file processes and practical assistance from our legal operations, administration and paralegal team. That structure exists so you can focus on what you're actually good at: legal strategy, accurate drafting, sound advice and client outcomes.
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You will work in a small, high-performing team that values professionalism, kindness, accountability and excellence. Your judgement will be trusted. Your client skills will be valued. And the standard of your work will matter.
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What we offer
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A manageable, controlled caseload, typically 10 to 25 active matters depending on complexity
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Real ownership of your matters and the trust to exercise professional judgement
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Established workflows and file processes that keep deadlines, evidence and next steps visible
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A legal operations manager, administration and paralegal assistance to keep delivery organised and moving
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Hybrid flexibility - Remote and Part-Time considered
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Negotiable base remuneration plus performance incentives, reflecting experience and contribution
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The role
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You will lead a portfolio of immigration matters from strategy through to decision, using the systems and resources around the role to keep delivery clean, accurate and consistent.
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Analyse complex facts, research the law and identify the right strategy for each matter
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Prepare accurate applications, nominations, submissions, advice and supporting evidence that stand up to scrutiny
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Give clients clear, practical advice and communicate confidently throughout their matter
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Maintain control of competing deadlines, evidence requirements and client expectations, identifying risks early and acting on them
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Client-facing consultations
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Once you are onboarded and familiar with our systems and standards, you will conduct strategy sessions / consultations with prospective clients who approach the firm. You will identify suitable matters, scope the work and help the right clients move into fixed-fee engagements through sound legal judgement and strong communication.
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Performance incentives may recognise consultation and conversion outcomes once you are established in the role.
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About you
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You hold a current Australian practising certificate and have at least 5 years of experience in Australian immigration law
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You have a proven track record of managing between 10 and 25 concurrent matters accurately and efficiently
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Clients trust you because you communicate clearly, set realistic expectations and follow through
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Your legal analysis is careful, your written work is persuasive and your advice is practical
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You remain composed when deadlines converge, facts are complex and the consequences for clients are significant
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You take ownership, exercise sound judgement and raise risks early
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You want work that tests you, not just work that keeps you busy
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The work
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Timpson Immigration Lawyers is one of Queensland's longest-established specialist immigration law firms. We handle employer-sponsored, skilled, family and complex matters. Employer sponsorship experience is particularly valuable, although strong experience in other categories will also be considered.

📌 Senior Immigration Lawyer - Complex Work. Real Ownership. Real Impact. (Queensland)
🏢 Timpson Immigration Lawyers
📍 Queensland