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Job ID : 1523977 Date Updated : February 28th, 2025
Elite global law firm!

Legal Assistant / Paralegal at Global Law firm

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 7 million yen ~ 10 million yen

Job Description

  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence
  • Organizing, scanning, and cataloging legal records
  • Filing legal documents with courts or relevant public institutions
  • Reviewing newly received cases daily and preparing concise summaries
  • Gaining in-depth expertise in matter flow processes
  • Monitoring case progress and keeping records up to date
  • Creating and managing databases, charts, graphs, and tables for data analysis
  • Recording daily time entries for completed tasks
  • Conducting legal research as required

For further information please contact Ai directly and in confidence at ai@alberto-recruitment.com

 

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Native
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in law or a related field
  • Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment is essential
  • Strong analytical and documentation abilities in corporate or financial legal matters, supported by a solid grasp of fundamental legal principles
  • Native-level proficiency in Japanese, with business-level fluency in both written and spoken English
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Capable of working independently with strong initiative, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset, while also being a collaborative team player
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications
  • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and perform under time constraints
  • Willingness and capability to work extended hours when required
  • Possession of an Administrative Scrivener or Judicial Scrivener qualification is an advantage

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 7 million yen ~ 10 million yen
Industry Legal

Job Category

  • Legal, General Affairs and Public Relations > Legal, Compliance
  • Legal, General Affairs and Public Relations > Other (Legal, General Affairs and PR)

Company Details

Company Type Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less) - International Company