LatinAdvisor PTY Ltd

LatinAdvisor PTY Ltd is seeking an organised, analytical, and highly motivated Migration Paralegal to join our specialised migration team. In this role, you will work closely with registered migration professionals to manage client casework, conduct in-depth legislative research, prepare comprehensive visa submissions, and draft tribunal appeal records.   

This is an autonomous remote opportunity that offers significant exposure to complex immigration matters and career progression within the Australian legal practice. While this position offers full remote flexibility, candidates must be physically located and legally entitled to work in Australia.   

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience - Subject: "Migration Paralegal – [Your Name]"   

Benefits

• Full remote working arrangement, allowing complete flexibility from any location in Australia.
• Career advancement and internal promotional pathways within a rapidly expanding practice.
• Direct mentorship and daily collaboration with experienced migration professionals.
• Supportive team culture prioritising professional growth and work-life balance.
• Exposure to a varied case portfolio, spanning complex skilled, employer-sponsored visas, and administrative review matters.

Task & responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organised client files, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact between clients and the migration agent, providing regular updates on case progress.
• Conduct legal research on immigration laws, policies, and precedents to support case development.
• Draft legal documents such as cover letters, statutory declarations, petitions, visa applications, and supporting documents.
• Monitor application statuses, deadlines, and follow-up actions as necessary.
• Keep the case management system (CRM) updated with relevant case information and notes.
• Prepare written legal opinions, case summaries, and briefing notes for the migration agent's review.
• Stay updated on immigration law changes through seminars, training sessions, and self-directed learning.
• Prepare and assemble comprehensive appeal documentation and submissions for merits review tribunals (ART).

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Migration Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 months of relevant paralegal or law clerk experience within the Australian migration law environment.
• Proven experience in legal research and the preparation of migration visa applications and tribunal appeal filings.
• Must be physically located and resident in Australia with unrestricted working rights.
• High attention to detail and rigorous organisational capabilities in managing multiple active legal files.   
• Professional fluency in Spanish to communicate effectively with our predominantly Spanish-speaking client base.   
• Professional written and verbal communication skills in English.   
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote office environment.