Microsoft seeks a Senior Immigration Specialist, Paralegal to join the US Immigration Team. This role goes beyond case management—it is about independently guiding complex immigration matters while helping design, modernize, and scale the legal operations that support immigration compliance and talent mobility across the company.
You will apply deep employment-based immigration knowledge and sound judgment to counsel employees, strengthen processes, and embed compliance into workflows that serve thousands of visa-dependent employees and stakeholders. This is a role for a recognized immigration leader who thrives at the intersection of law, operations, and innovation.
This opportunity allows you to:
Serve as a point of contact for complex immigration matters, working with limited attorney oversight.
Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that modernize immigration workflows and improve the employee experience.
Mentor and train colleagues as a key resource for the US Immigration Team.
Responsibilities
Immigration Guidance and Employee Support:
Independently support a large population of visa-dependent employees, researching complex matters, identifying legal and business issues, and presenting formal case strategy recommendations to attorneys and management.
Partner across HR, Legal, and business groups to align immigration support with workforce planning and global talent needs.
Translate complex immigration requirements into clear, sustainable guidance for employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
Operational Excellence:
Lead initiatives that transform immigration casework into scalable processes, playbooks, and resources adopted across the team.
Leverage technology-enabled solutions (automation, analytics, workflow tools, AI) to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.
Anticipate risks, embed safeguards into immigration processes, and drive consistency across workstreams.
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in U.S. employment-based immigration experience OR equivalent experience OR Paralegal Certification that meets the requirements for the location of work AND 5+ years experience in U.S. employment-based immigration experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience across nonimmigrant and immigrant visa types in a high-volume corporate immigration program or business immigration law practice.
- 7+ years of U.S. employment-based immigration experience across the full suite of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa types: H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, I-140/AOS, EAD, etc.
- Experience leading process improvement, compliance, or technology-enabled projects from planning through implementation.
- Experience mentoring, training, or serving as a key resource for colleagues.
Paralegal IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $77,800 - $154,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $101,000 - $168,800 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of U.S. employment-based immigration experience
- Paralegal certification meeting location requirements and 5+ years of U.S. employment-based immigration experience
- Equivalent experience
- Experience with nonimmigrant and immigrant visa types in a high-volume corporate immigration program or business immigration law practice
- 7+ years of U.S. employment-based immigration experience across nonimmigrant and immigrant visa types, including H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, I-140/AOS, and EAD
- Experience leading process improvement, compliance, or technology-enabled projects from planning through implementation
- Experience mentoring, training, or serving as a key resource for colleagues
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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