Australian Immigration Paralegal (Remote) The Opportunity

This is a remote role providing dedicated paralegal support to a team of Registered Migration Agents (RMAs). You will handle the end-to-end administrative and processing workload - document management, file preparation, LMT/AMSR research, application pack compilation - so that agents can focus on client advisory, legal assessment, and decision-making.

All work is performed under RMA supervision and sign-off. This is a volume-driven, process-focused role that suits someone who thrives in a structured, deadline-oriented workplace and takes pride in accuracy and thoroughness.

Key Responsibilities

File & Matter Management

- Opening, maintaining, and updating client matter files in Migration Manager
- Tracking visa and sponsorship expiry dates and flagging to the supervising RMA
- Updating file notes, progress items, and application milestones in the practice management system
- Maintaining organised and audit-ready electronic filing

Document Collection & Processing

- Requesting, collecting, and cataloguing client and employer documents per RMA-issued checklists
- Verifying document completeness against standard Department of Home Affairs requirements
- Preparing document registers, cover sheets, and compiled application packs for RMA review
- Formatting and assembling draft application packs ready for RMA sign-off and lodgement

LMT / AMSR Research & Reporting

- Conducting Labour Market Testing (LMT) research - sourcing job advertisement data, monitoring advertising timelines, and compiling reporting templates for RMA completion
- Preparing Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) benchmark data packs from approved databases for RMA review and assessment
- Maintaining LMT advertising records and evidence files in compliance with sponsorship obligations

Sponsorship & Nomination Support

- Populating employer nomination and sponsorship application forms (ENS/482/494) from client-supplied information, under RMA supervision prior to lodgement




- Coordinating with employer contacts to gather required business documentation (financial records, training evidence, organisational charts) per RMA checklists
- Supporting Labour Agreement documentation collation and coordination (APAC construction initiative pipeline)

Client & Administrative Communication

- Managing routine client communication using RMA-approved templates - document reminders, appointment coordination, progress updates
- Drafting covering letters and standard correspondence for RMA review and approval before dispatch
- Data entry into ImmiAccount and Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) online systems as directed
- Supporting general visa preparation for visitor and student categories as volumes increase

Essential Requirements

Must Have

✓ Minimum 2 years of experience supporting an Australian Registered Migration Agent or immigration law firm

✓ Hands-on experience with employer-sponsored visa subclasses: 482 (TSS), 494, and/or 186 (ENS)

✓ Experience using ImmiAccount and DoHA online portals

✓ Strong written English - professional correspondence and document drafting

✓ High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation

✓ Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously

✓ Reliable high-speed internet connection and home office setup

✓ Availability to work Australian Eastern Time business hours (AEST/AEDT)

Highly Regarded

- Experience with LMT research, advertising, and reporting workflows
- Familiarity with AMSR benchmarking and Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL)
- Experience with Labour Agreement visa pathways
- Mandarin or Cantonese language proficiency (written and/or spoken)
- Experience with WeChat for professional client communication
- Degree in Law (LLB) or related legal qualification
- Familiarity with Legal Software or similar practice management tools
- Prior experience handling corporate or high-volume employer-sponsored migration caseloads
- Experience with EOI, ROI, and SkillSelect lodgements

📌 Australian Immigration Paralegal (Remote) (India)
🏢 Kerner Norland
📍 India