Legal Secretary ( Japanese and English )

A major international law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary in Japan practice area.

Position Title: Legal Secretary (Japan Practice)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Downtown LA

Work Hour: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (some overtime may be necessary)

Salary range: $57K – 70K/yr (DOE)

Description:

• Provide full secretarial and administrative support to attorneys in Japan practice area.

• Translating/preparing correspondence and contracts in both English and Japanese

• Scheduling meetings and travel arrangements

• Heavy client contact while attorneys are away from the office

• Client billing and preparing expenses

• Organizing and prioritizing daily workload

• Bilingual in English and Japanese with oral and written communication skills

• 3 years of legal experience preferred

• A transactional background is preferred

• Problem-solving and follow-through skills

• Experience processing pre-bills

• Energetic, positive, and self-starter requiring minimal supervision

• Ability to multi-task and well organized

• Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills

• Team player and willing to assist others

• Proficiency in Word is a must