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リーガルセクレタリー/ Legal Secretary

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An international law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to partners, fee earners, and office operations. This is a direct contract-to-perm role.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and manage travel arrangements for fee earners
  • Support client development initiatives and assist in marketing and event coordination
  • Handle expense claims, client communications, and external correspondences
  • Assist with billing operations, including drafting, queries, and debt follow-ups
  • Translate legal and business development documents between English and Japanese
  • Provide office administrative support, including facilities, IT, and mail services

Requirements:

  • More than 3 years of experience as an executive assistant or secretary
  • Experience working in a law firm is an advantage
  • Skilled in MS Office Suite
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in written and verbal Japanese and English

About the Company:

A leading international law firm, this company is renowned for delivering expert legal solutions across complex cross-border transactions and high-growth sectors such as energy, transport, and infrastructure. With a collaborative global team and a client-focused approach, it empowers professionals to thrive in a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Keywords:

法律事務所, 秘書, バイリンガル, 請求業務, 英文書類作成, スケジュール調整, オフィス管理, 翻訳, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: PYR32D

Contract Type: Contract / Haken

Specialism: Secretarial & Business Support

Focus: Secretarial

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Entry Level

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: PYR32D-96F51A07

Date posted: 29 June 2025

Consultant: Nami Yoshioka