Bilingual Paralegal (Japanese)

$41,600 - $72,800/Yr

ADVIS LLLC - Honolulu, HI

Full-time - Entry Level

Honolulu, HI

1-10 employees

About the position

ADVIS LLLC is seeking a bilingual (English and Japanese) paralegal to support its team of four attorneys in Honolulu, HI. The firm provides comprehensive legal support to both Japanese and American clients, handling a variety of legal matters including real estate, corporate governance, M&A, and immigration law. This role involves assisting attorneys with legal documentation, client communication, and general administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in legal tasks and documentation.
• Handle general administrative duties.
• Manage phone communications including client appointments and court interactions.
• Assist with client reception and inquiries.
• Perform general accounting tasks such as sending invoices to clients.
• Travel to courts and legal offices for document submission and retrieval.
• Draft, translate, and edit legal documents in English and Japanese under attorney supervision.
• Facilitate bilingual communication with clients.
• Conduct legal research and gather necessary materials.
• Prepare for meetings and court appearances.
• Proofread contracts and other legal documents.

Requirements

• Practical PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• At least 3 years of office experience.
• Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese.
• Ability to read legal documents in both languages.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Attention to detail and high time management skills.
• Proactive work attitude and a desire for self-improvement.
• Work authorization in the U.S. (visa support not available).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance