Junior Paralegal (Contractor)

About the role

Cadence is hiring a contractor Junior Paralegal to support the Lead Paralegal in the Yokohama office and the Legal Department in the Japan region. The role covers essential administrative and legal support such as filing, billing support and reviewing internal requests. It is a temporary position suited to candidates seeking hands-on experience in a corporate legal environment.

Key responsibilities

• Filing work: organize, maintain and update legal files and records in physical and electronic formats, assist with indexing, scanning and archiving, and ensure contracts and agreements are filed accurately and on time.
• Billing work: support processing and tracking of legal invoices from outside counsel and vendors, help with billing data entry, reconciliation and reporting, and coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable on invoice approvals and payment status.
• Reviewing requests: conduct an initial review of incoming Anti-Corruption approval requests for completeness and accuracy, track them through completion, and follow up on pending requests.
• General support: provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals and assist with special projects and other assigned duties.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience in an international law firm or in a legal role, ideally at a multinational technology company.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written English and Japanese; fluent spoken English preferred.