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Legal Editor (expired)

Nishimura & Asahi (西村あさひ法律事務所)

Nishimura & Asahi (西村あさひ法律事務所)

Job ID
130506
Location
Chiyoda ku, Tokyo, Japan
Post date
Dec 10, 2018
Industry
Legal Services
Function
Legal / Para-legal, Legal Assistant
Work Type
Contract / Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary
¥510,000 / Month

Requirements

  • English: Native level
  • Must currently reside in Japan
  • Law degree (JD/LLB, LLM)
  • Native English speaker with excellent writing skills
  • Minimum one year commitment
  • Visa sponsorship available

Description

**Important: Please do not call or e-mail the firm directly in connection with your application.**

Nishimura & Asahi, one of Japan’s largest law firms, seeks applicants for the position of English-language legal editor.

This is a full-time position, with working days of Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

A law degree is required, and preference will be given to candidates with editing and/or legal experience, especially those who have practiced as lawyers. The position will be offered to a native English speaker and while Japanese language ability is not required, some ability will be helpful.

In addition to editing and rewriting a wide range of documents and correspondence, the editor may sometimes assist in research and similar matters. The position requires the ability to convey ideas and information effectively and concisely, in clear and professional written English.

The editor will join a professional staff that includes over 500 Japanese attorneys, 40 foreign attorneys and 10 editors from countries such as the U.K., the U.S., Australia, and Canada.

Interviews will be held in-person at our office in Otemachi, Tokyo in December/January.
The successful candidate will be expected to start work sometime in January. Visa sponsorship is available.
Please note that we will only respond to applicants that we decide to interview.

**Please do not call or e-mail the firm directly in connection with your application.**

Last modified on September 2, 2019

The above information is a public job ad. This job ad is neither an offer nor a contract.

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