An Australian migration law practice led by Justin K. Rickard is hiring a Remote Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal in India or offshore to support legal research, case and file management, client coordination and migration law matters.

About the Organisation

The practice is led by Justin K. Rickard, a senior Australian lawyer admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, with over 30 years of specialised experience in Australian immigration law. It provides external “Special Counsel” advisory, refusal auditing and complex merits review services, including ART appeals, to migration agencies across Australia and India.

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B / B.A. LL.B), or a final-year law student
• Paralegal qualification is preferred
• Excellent written and spoken English with professional business communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Docs and Sheets, and scheduling tools such as Calendly and Zoom
• Interest or prior exposure to Australian, UK or Commonwealth immigration law will be an advantage
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently under senior oversight

Position details

• Work closely with senior management to streamline client file intake, manage outreach tracking, organise migration documentation and support pre-lodgment legal assessments
• Prepare, organise and audit client files for preliminary legal assessments and refusal reviews
• Maintain and update B2B agency outreach and client tracking master files using Google Sheets / CRM
• Assist with scheduling executive briefings
• Send professional follow-ups and manage inbox communications
• Assist with compiling statutory criteria, policy references and evidentiary checklists for visa submissions and ART appeal briefs
• Exposure to complex Australian migration law, with a pathway to expanded responsibilities and increased compensation as practice volume grows

Job details

• Position: Legal Assistant / Junior Paralegal
• Compensation: Competitive base rate with fast-track performance bonuses and progression to client case work
• Mode: Remote
• Location: India / Offshore
• Working hours: Full-time / Part-time with flexible hours aligned with Australian Eastern Time
• Direct mentorship from a senior Australian High Court legal practitioner
• Fully remote and flexible working environment
• Direct trajectory to higher-level, paid case drafting and legal review work as practice momentum accelerates

How to apply

Interested candidates may apply by submitting their application to karnikahgaira@gmail.com with the subject line: Application: Legal Assistant – [Your Full Name].

The application must include a CV/Resume, a Cover Letter, a Sample of Work such as a legal brief, research summary or case note, and two referees with full contact details (full name, organisation and work location, email address, phone number).