About the Company
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader, empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We are committed to innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact on the world. Our legal team plays a critical role in navigating complex global challenges, protecting our intellectual property, and ensuring compliance, all while leveraging cutting-edge legal technology.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Microsoft Legal Inquiry Evaluator with a strong focus on legal technology to join our dynamic legal operations team. This is a critical remote role responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and processing various legal inquiries received by Microsoft, ensuring timely and accurate responses while leveraging and contributing to our legal tech solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a keen analytical mind, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of legal processes within a technology context.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, log, and categorize a high volume of diverse legal inquiries from various internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct initial evaluation and triage of inquiries, determining appropriate routing, urgency, and necessary actions.
- Utilize and contribute to legal tech tools and platforms for efficient case management, data analysis, and automated responses.
- Draft clear, concise, and legally sound responses to inquiries, escalating complex issues to senior legal counsel as needed.
- Collaborate closely with internal legal teams, compliance, and engineering departments to gather information and ensure comprehensive responses.
- Maintain meticulous records of all inquiries and actions taken, adhering to data privacy and confidentiality protocols.
- Identify trends and recurring inquiry types to propose improvements to legal processes, tools, and knowledge bases.
- Participate in the development and refinement of legal tech solutions designed to streamline inquiry evaluation and response workflows.
- Stay current with relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting Microsoft's operations.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 48 months (4 years) of experience in a legal support, paralegal, or legal operations role, preferably within a technology company.
- Demonstrated experience with legal technology platforms, e-discovery tools, or case management systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal information and identify key issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex information clearly.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree or Paralegal certification.
- Experience specifically with Microsoft products and services.
- Familiarity with global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Proven track record of contributing to process improvements or legal tech implementations.
- Experience working in a fully remote environment.
Perks & Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
- Employee stock purchase program and performance-based bonuses.
- Flexible work arrangements and a strong work-life balance culture.
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.
How to Apply
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- An up-to-date Resume or CV
- A brief cover letter summarizing your experience and motivation
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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