Junior Paralegal (Contractor)

About This Role

• Junior Paralegal (Contractor) Position Overview Cadence is seeking a contractor Junior Paralegal to primarily support the Lead Paralegal in the Yokohama office and the Legal Department in the Japan region, with essential administrative and legal support functions.
• This is a temporary position ideal for candidates seeking hands-on experience in a corporate legal environment.
• The role involves a variety of tasks, including filing, billing support, and reviewing internal requests.
• Key Responsibilities Filing Work Organize, maintain, and update legal files and records in both physical and electronic formats.
• Assist with document management, including indexing, scanning, and archiving legal documents.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation.
• Billing Work Support the processing and tracking of legal invoices from outside counsel and vendors.
• Assist with billing data entry, reconciliation, and reporting as needed.
• Coordinate with various departments, including Finance and Accounts Payable, on invoice approvals and payment status.
• Reviewing Requests Conduct an initial review of incoming Anti-Corruption approval requests submitted to the Legal Department for completeness and accuracy, as the Legal Admin role.
• Track requests through completion.
• Follow up on pending requests and ensure timely responses.
• General Support Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications 4+ years of experience in an international law firm, or in a legal role, ideally with experience at a multinational technology company.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent English/Japanese written skills.
• Fluent English verbal communication skills preferable.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Employment Details Position Type: Contractor Department: Legal Reports To: Jan Wei Location: Yokohama, Japan We’re doing work that matters.
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