Immigration Lawyer - 2-4 PQE (Associate - Senior Associate)

Wan & Co Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentorship under Accredited

Paperless practice

Job summary

Wan & Co Lawyers, a specialist immigration law firm in Sydney CBD, seeks an Immigration Lawyer with 2-4 PQE to work directly with the Principal Accredited Specialist. You will handle complex cases, receive mentorship, and contribute to a paperless practice in a collaborative environment.

The role focuses on merits review, visa refusals and cancellations, and other challenging immigration matters with significant responsibility and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years post-qualification experience in immigration law.
• Bachelor of Law degree (or higher).
• Admitted to NSW Supreme Court and holds a current practising certificate.
• Fluency in a language other than English (e.g., Chinese) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance and draft documentation across immigration matters.
• Meet with clients to assess visa requirements and advise on pathways.
• Build cases for ART, Federal Circuit and Family Court with evidence and research.
• Appear before courts and tribunals on immigration matters.
• Prepare visa applications and legal submissions for various visa categories.
• Analyze relevant legislation and supporting materials.

Job description

Immigration Lawyer - 2-4 PQE (Associate - Senior Associate)

Associate to Senior Associate – Immigration Lawyer (2-4 PQE)

Wan & Co Lawyers is a specialist immigration law firm based in Sydney CBD, known for its work on complex and challenging immigration matters. We are seeking a motivated Immigration Lawyer with 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience to join our growing team.

Working directly with our Principal, an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise through hands‑on involvement in complex cases, with close mentorship and meaningful responsibility. You will join a collaborative, fully paperless practice that values high-quality legal work, professional development and a supportive working environment.

Our practice focuses on complex immigration matters, including merits review and judicial review, visa refusals and cancellations on character grounds, immigration detention, PIC 4020, health‑related visa issues and other challenging cases requiring careful legal analysis and strategic advocacy.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Providing legal guidance, drafting and preparing relevant legal documentation, and negotiating on clients' behalf across all matters pertaining to immigration and migration law.
• Meeting with clients to assess their immigration situation and visa requirements, then advising on and pursuing the most appropriate legal course of action or migration pathway
• Building cases for the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), Federal Circuit and Family Court, or other relevant authorities by gathering evidence, conducting legal research, coordinating witnesses, and issuing formal notices of court or tribunal proceedings
• Appearing on behalf of clients before courts, ART, and the Department of Home Affairs in contested immigration and migration matters
• Overseeing visa and migration matters by drafting visa applications, legal submissions, and other relevant legal documents concerning the relocation of skilled workers or family members to Australia
• Examining and critically assessing relevant legislations and supporting materials in connection with visa applications and migration‑related matters
• Compiling and lodging visa applications across a range of categories — including partner, skilled, employer-sponsored, protection visas, and citizenship applications
• Advising clients on migration legislation, immigration policy, character and health obligations, sponsor duties, employer compliance requirements, and related areas of immigration law

What We Are Looking For

• Admitted as a lawyer in Australia with at least 2 years post qualification experience in immigration law
• Holds at least a relevant Bachelor law degree (or higher)
• Admitted to NSW Supreme Court and has a current practising certificate
• Fluency in a language other than English would be highly regarded, in particular Chinese

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent client-facing communication skills
• Tech‑fluent and comfortable in a paperless, digital workflow
• An existing client base will be highly regarded but is not essential

What We Offer

• Structured mentorship and career development under an Accredited Specialist
• Exposure to high‑value and challenging immigration matters beyond standard employer‑sponsored and skilled migration visas
• A supportive, modern workplace culture with genuine flexibility as your career progresses
• Competitive annual base salary package: $85,000- $100,000 per annum plus superannuation (based on experience)
• Consideration of performance‑based bonuses and commission structures for candidates who demonstrate strong client engagement, business development ability or contribute to firm revenue growth