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法務実務アシスタント/ Legal Practice Assistant

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An international law firm is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant. The selected candidate will manage administrative and legal support tasks, coordinate meetings and travel, assist in drafting documents and reports, and maintain client information and legal databases. This is a hybrid work setup.

Responsibilities:

  • Proactively manage diaries, phone calls and workflows, schedule and arrange internal and external meetings, arrange travels, and handle correspondence
  • Communicate effectively with management, internal and external clients
  • Coordinate and manage local and overseas business-related activities
  • Assist in various reports preparation to facilitate strategic planning
  • Assist in drafting and formatting legal documents and preparing presentation materials
  • Prepare bills to clients and input timesheets for fee-earners
  • Provide a responsive and professional support service with a flexible and enthusiastic approach to teamwork
  • Maintain and update client information, case files and legal database, responsible for record keeping and locating files
  • Maintain an awareness and understanding of lawyers’ calendars and cases to deliver on-time service
  • Perform administrative role and duties with a client-focused basis
  • Work cooperatively with other legal secretaries and support departments

Requirements:

  • Diploma or above
  • Legal secretarial experience from well-regarded law firms, ideally in Finance / Corporate and Securities practice
  • Strong computer skills and excellent typing skills
  • Highly proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Practical experience in Aderant suite or similar accounting system
  • Flexibility to work beyond office hours as required
  • Professional level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

A leading global law firm renowned for delivering innovative legal solutions across diverse industries, fostering professional growth and career development. The firm offers dynamic opportunities for ambitious job hunters seeking challenging roles in corporate law, litigation, and advisory services.

Keywords:

リーガルアシスタント, 法務サポート, 法務秘書, 法律事務, ドキュメント作成, 海外業務対応, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: XLBU4E

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house Legal

Industry: Legal

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥7,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: XLBU4E-B7FDD53F

Date posted: 6 June 2026

Consultant: Jeniffer Chaplin