3 Main Points:

- Remote work flexibility
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent career progression

Migration Solicitor | Remote | Career Progression & Mentorship

About the firm:

Join a forward-thinking law firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal and social support services. This firm specialises in family law, domestic violence, child safety matters, financial abuse legal protection, and sexual assault through a dedicated program. Committed to creating a safe and just society for all.

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Migration Solicitor to join the team. This role involves providing legal services to individuals on temporary visas experiencing domestic and family violence. You will be part of a pilot program offering family law and immigration legal support to eligible peoples. The position involves delivering high-quality legal advice, casework, and representation in migration law.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide migration legal services, including advice, casework, and representation for individuals holding temporary visas who are experiencing domestic and family violence
- Represent clients in various courts and tribunals as a solicitor advocate or by briefing counsel
- Prioritise services for vulnerable groups, including Aboriginal or Torres Strait from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Work collaboratively with a team to offer holistic support, addressing both legal and social needs




- Maintain stakeholder engagement with key agencies
- Contribute to community legal education and law reform activities

Skills and Capabilities:

- Eligibility for an Unrestricted Solicitor’s Practising Certificate with a minimum of 4 years' post-admission experience in migration law
- Experience in drafting court documents, providing legal advice, and managing files
- Technical competence in migration and refugee law, including protection visa matters
- Advocacy experience with the Department of Home Affairs and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
- Litigation and court advocacy experience in various courts
- Strong knowledge of appropriate legal and non-legal referrals for individuals experiencing domestic violence
- Ability to communicate effectively and work sensitively with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal communication skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organisation and the ability to work within a feminist framework

On offer:

- Attractive remuneration package of up to $100,000 plus super
- Generous leave entitlements, including additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
- Supportive and collaborative team workplace
- Strong focus on work-life balance and family-friendly policies

Additional information

- Remote work flexibility
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent career progression

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📌 Migration Solicitor | Remote | Career Progression & Mentorship (Melbourne)
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Melbourne