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Microsoft · 18 hours ago

Attorney (contract)

Microsoft is seeking a licensed attorney to apply legal expertise in a high-volume business immigration environment. The successful candidate will support U.S. business immigration operations by conducting comprehensive reviews of visa filings and ensuring legal compliance while also training administrative staff on complex filings.

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Responsibilities

Apply U.S. immigration legal knowledge to ensure daily workflow targets are completed and maintain integrity of the onsite case preparation program
Train administrative staff on USCIS filings, USCIS document processing, and PERM job postings while reviewing work product for legal accuracy and quality
Conduct comprehensive legal reviews of non-immigrant and immigrant visa filings both remotely and onsite
Address legal questions arising from I-9 completion and E-Verify processes
Support complex E-Verify issue resolution and train admins who support I-9 reverification
Assist managers with understanding PERM requirements and obligations during applicant review
Respond to emails from visa-dependent employees regarding visa and green card eligibility, travel, and maintenance of status
Assist with root cause analysis and resolution for legal and operational issues
Identify and propose legal process improvement ideas to increase legal quality, improve employee experience, streamline workflow, and build operational resiliency

Qualification

U.S. immigration law expertiseJuris Doctor degreeActive state bar admissionLegal research skillsHigh-volume legal operationsE-Verify issue resolutionAnalytical capabilitiesTraining capabilitiesProcess improvement mindsetMicrosoft tools familiarityWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsAttention to detailProblem-solving skillsTime management skills

Required

Minimum 1 year of experience in immigration law, with business immigration experience preferred
Experience in high-volume legal operations or case management environments preferred
Background supporting E-Verify issue resolution preferred
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active admission to a state bar in good standing
U.S. immigration law expertise with focus on business immigration matters
Strong legal research and analytical capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Attention to detail and commitment to legal accuracy and quality
Training and mentoring capabilities for administrative staff
Problem-solving skills with focus on root cause analysis
Process improvement mindset with ability to identify operational efficiencies
Familiarity with Microsoft tools and technology platforms
Time management skills to meet daily workflow targets

Preferred

Experience in high-volume legal operations or case management environments
Background supporting E-Verify issue resolution

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Company

Microsoft

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H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (7852)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
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Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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