Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal with Justin K. Rickard [Remote]: Apply Now!
An Australian migration law practice led by Justin K. Rickard is seeking 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 Justin K. Rickard
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.
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The practice provides external “Special Counsel” advisory, refusal auditing, and complex merits review services, including ART appeals, to migration agencies across Australia and India.
About the Job
The practice is inviting applications for the position of Legal Assistant / Junior Paralegal.
The selected candidate will work closely with senior management to streamline client file intake, manage outreach tracking, organise migration documentation, and support pre-lodgment legal assessments.
The role also provides exposure to complex Australian migration law, with a pathway to expanded responsibilities and increased compensation as practice volume grows.
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Eligibility
Candidates should have:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B / B.A. LL.B), or be 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
Responsibilities
- Preparing, organising, and auditing client files for preliminary legal assessments and refusal reviews
- Maintaining and updating B2B agency outreach and client tracking master files using Google Sheets / CRM
- Assisting with scheduling executive briefings
- Sending professional follow-ups and managing inbox communications
- Assisting with compiling statutory criteria, policy references, and evidentiary checklists for visa submissions and ART appeal briefs
Compensation
Competitive base rate with fast-track performance bonuses and progression to client case work.
Additional Information
The role offers:
- 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
Mode
Remote
Location
India / Offshore
Working Hours
Full-time / Part-time with flexible hours aligned with Australian Eastern Time.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates may submit their application to [email protected] with the subject line:
Application: Legal Assistant – [Your Full Name]
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The application package must include:
- CV / Resume
- Cover Letter
- Sample of Work, such as a legal brief, research summary, or case note
- Two referees with full contact details:
- Full Name
- Organisation & Work Location
- Email Address
- Phone Number
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