Paralegal (Japanese language skills), Corporate Transactions
- Recruiter
- Ashurst
- Location
- South East England
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 02 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 18 Oct 2019
- Sectors
- Multi lingual
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About Ashurst
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit here .
Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our clients need. How we share our knowledge across our business, and with our clients, is critical in delivering value to our clients.
We currently have 25 offices in 15 countries and a number of referral relationships that enable us to offer the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. With 420 partners and a further 1,450 lawyers working across 10 different time zones, we are able to respond to our clients wherever and whenever they need us.
Our clients value us for being approachable, astute and commercially minded. As a global team we have a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects, and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients in innovative ways.
We regard an inclusive and diverse environment as critical to our business success. Accordingly, the firm encourages applications from candidates representative of all talent pools.
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.
Job overview:
You will be working with associates and secondees within the London Japan Desk and our colleagues in other offices (particularly in Tokyo and Melbourne).
The role is inclusive of but not limited to;
Assisting on administrative matters relating to clients such as issuing invoices and drafting engagement letters
Assisting on marketing activities such as creating brochures and newsletters and sending them to clients
Assisting lawyers on transactions such as translating documents and carrying out basic research
Liaising with clients (both business and legal teams) on transactions
Essential skills and experience:
Essential: Native Japanese language skills (speaking, reading, writing)
Essential: Good written and oral communication skills in English
Excellent organisational/project management skills
Collegiate, positive and willing-to-learn attitude to work, happy to assist and be involved in a variety of transactions when additional support is required
Attention to detail and thoroughness are essential
Confident and professional manner
Able to build and develop rapport with clients; good client relationship skills
Ability to manage own workload
Opening date: Wednesday 18th September
Closing date: Wednesday 16th October
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit here .
Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our clients need. How we share our knowledge across our business, and with our clients, is critical in delivering value to our clients.
We currently have 25 offices in 15 countries and a number of referral relationships that enable us to offer the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. With 420 partners and a further 1,450 lawyers working across 10 different time zones, we are able to respond to our clients wherever and whenever they need us.
Our clients value us for being approachable, astute and commercially minded. As a global team we have a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects, and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients in innovative ways.
We regard an inclusive and diverse environment as critical to our business success. Accordingly, the firm encourages applications from candidates representative of all talent pools.
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.
Job overview:
You will be working with associates and secondees within the London Japan Desk and our colleagues in other offices (particularly in Tokyo and Melbourne).
The role is inclusive of but not limited to;
Assisting on administrative matters relating to clients such as issuing invoices and drafting engagement letters
Assisting on marketing activities such as creating brochures and newsletters and sending them to clients
Assisting lawyers on transactions such as translating documents and carrying out basic research
Liaising with clients (both business and legal teams) on transactions
Essential skills and experience:
Essential: Native Japanese language skills (speaking, reading, writing)
Essential: Good written and oral communication skills in English
Excellent organisational/project management skills
Collegiate, positive and willing-to-learn attitude to work, happy to assist and be involved in a variety of transactions when additional support is required
Attention to detail and thoroughness are essential
Confident and professional manner
Able to build and develop rapport with clients; good client relationship skills
Ability to manage own workload
Opening date: Wednesday 18th September
Closing date: Wednesday 16th October