Legal H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
H-1B visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan's legal sector are concentrated in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where large law firms, corporate legal departments at automakers like Ford and General Motors, and university counsel offices actively hire international attorneys and legal professionals. Roles span litigation, corporate transactional work, compliance, and intellectual property.
Find Legal JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 9+ Legal H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan


Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?


Have you applied for this role?
See all Legal H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Legal H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan.
Get Access To All Jobs
Position Summary
Registered Client Relationship Analysts provide exceptional service to our clients and support Financial Advisor(s) (FAs)/ Private Wealth Advisor(s) (PWAs)/ teams on a daily basis. Through regular interactions with clients, individuals in this role build trusted relationships. Leading with a client first mindset, a successful candidate for this role will have strong interpersonal skills and will be able to assist clients with their everyday needs.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLIENT SUPPORT
Provide service coverage for a FA/PWA/team including:
- Supporting the FA/PWA/team in cultivating and enhancing new and existing client relationships
- Executing money movement transactions at the request of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Answering general non-investment related questions concerning client accounts, including relaying stock positions and providing account balances (e.g., funds due and margin debit)
- Enter profile information or pre-fill account documentation on client accounts and/or documents in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Educating or enrolling clients in digital tools (e.g. MSOnline, eSign, eAuthorization)
- Onboard and maintain client accounts, including collecting client information and required documentation in a clerical capacity at the direction of the client and/or FA/PWA/team
- Provide existing clients with details around their account information (e.g., investment objectives, risk tolerance)
- Accept or enter unsolicited orders and/or enter solicited orders in a clerical capacity at the direction of the FA/PWA/team
- Assists Financial Advisor(s) / team in delivering against their business plan and client service model
- Supporting the Financial Advisor/ team marketing strategy (e.g, website maintenance)
- Assist FAs/PWAs/teams in a clerical capacity with research relating to investment portfolio holdings, performance reporting, etc. and preparing materials for client meetings using firm approved systems
- Assist with data entry for key client needs such as new account opening and financial planning at the direction of the FAs/PWAs/teams
- Remaining current on all policies, procedures and new platforms
- Participating in firm initiatives (e.g., training or education programs), special projects and/or other duties directed by local management
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
- Answering inbound phone calls or making outbound calls (e.g., scheduling follow-up calls with FAs/PWAs/teams as needed)
- Managing the calendar including coordinating meetings or events with logistics such as material prep (e.g., maintaining agendas, sending calendar invites with Zoom credentials)
- Maintaining travel itineraries, preparing expense reports and managing the reimbursement process
- Assisting with general in-office support functions such as copying, filing and scanning documentation
- Preparing and submitting expense reports for processing at the direction of the FA/PWA
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma/Equivalency
- College degree preferred
- Active Series 7 (GS), and Series 66 (AG/RA) or Series 63 (AG) and Series 65 (RA)
- Two or more years of industry experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of financial services products, including but not limited to equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, annuities, insurance, and managed accounts
- Detail oriented with superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Exceptional writing, interpersonal and client service skills
- Strong time management skills
- Team player with the ability to collaborate with others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Adaptable and ability to multi-task
- Goal oriented, self-motivated and results driven
Reports to:
Business Service Officer
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
H-1B Legal Job Roles in Michigan
See all Legal H-1B Jobs in Michigan
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Legal Jobs in MichiganLegal H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which legal companies sponsor H-1B visas in Michigan?
Michigan's largest H-1B visa sponsors in the legal sector include major Detroit-based law firms such as Honigman, Dykema Gossett, and Clark Hill, alongside corporate legal departments at Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis. University legal offices at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University also file H-1B petitions. Smaller regional firms in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor occasionally sponsor for specialized roles, particularly in intellectual property and compliance.
Which cities in Michigan have the most legal H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its metro suburbs, including Troy, Southfield, and Bloomfield Hills, account for the largest share of legal H-1B sponsorship activity in Michigan, driven by the concentration of AmLaw-ranked firms and automotive corporate counsel offices. Ann Arbor sees demand tied to the University of Michigan's legal and compliance functions. Grand Rapids has a growing mid-size firm presence, particularly in business law and healthcare compliance, making it Michigan's second most active legal H-1B market.
What types of legal roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship in the legal field is generally available for roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Associates and staff attorneys with a J.D. are the most common sponsored positions. Compliance officers, contract managers, legal analysts, and intellectual property specialists with relevant advanced degrees also qualify. Paralegal and legal assistant roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation threshold USCIS requires for H-1B classification.
How do I find legal H-1B sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate lets you filter legal jobs in Michigan specifically by H-1B sponsorship history, so you can see which firms and corporate legal departments have an active track record of filing petitions rather than guessing from job postings. Focus your search on Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids for the highest concentration of verified sponsors. Filtering by practice area, such as corporate law, intellectual property, or compliance, helps narrow results to roles that match your background.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in the legal industry?
Michigan's automotive industry creates unusual demand for attorneys with cross-border expertise, particularly in trade compliance, USMCA supply chain matters, and international transactions, making H-1B sponsorship more common in corporate legal roles here than in comparable states. Attorneys licensed outside the U.S. should confirm Michigan bar admission or supervised practice eligibility separately, as USCIS H-1B approval does not automatically authorize independent legal practice. Foreign-educated attorneys often pursue an LLM to strengthen both bar eligibility and H-1B qualification.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B legal jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.