About BDO
At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.
About the Role
As a Paralegal, you will provide administrative and casework support to our legal team across a range of visa related matters. You will not communicate directly with clients, but will play a critical role in supporting the seamless business operation and timely delivery of legal services.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, reliable and process-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in supporting the success of others. You will work under the supervision of Lawyers and Senior Lawyers, and contribute to meeting service level agreements (SLAs), accuracy standards, and risk protocols.
About BDO Migration Services
BDO Migration Services is an incorporated legal practice specialising in all aspects of Australian immigration and nationality law for corporate and private clients. Our focus is on employer-sponsored visas, permanent residence pathways, and strategic immigration planning for businesses and individuals.
As part of the BDO global network, we combine legal expertise with a commitment to integrity, responsiveness, and impact. Our clients include publicly listed, private and government organisations spanning multiple industries and countries.
We are a purpose-driven team that values technical excellence, reliability, and life-changing outcomes for our clients
Key Responsibilities
Prepare draft visa and related applications and checklists, and collate supporting documentation for review
Assist with compiling and formatting submissions (GTE, health waiver, character waiver etc.)
Conduct basic legal and policy research to support matter progression
Upload and organise client documentation within the case management system (e.g. Migration Manager)
Track key visa dates and assist with compliance tasks, such as VEVO checks and visa expiry monitoring
Complete template correspondence and internal reporting tasks
Maintain data accuracy in internal systems and ensure document naming/filing protocols are followed
Follow all internal escalation pathways for legal, technical, or documentation issues
Support quality assurance processes by following approved procedures and checklists
Uphold confidentiality and contribute to a culture of accuracy, ethics, and fairness
About You
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to follow structured processes and checklists with consistency
Strong written communication skills
Familiarity with legal research tools and willingness to learn new systems
Maintain professionalism and strict client confidentiality
Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
Eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Qualifications & Experience
Completed or undertaking a law degree, or other relevant legal studies
Experience in a legal, professional services, or administrative support environment
Exposure to immigration law or employer-sponsored visa programs (desirable)
Experience using case management systems such as Migration Manager (desirable)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and general digital literacy
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
