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Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Seeks Japanese-to-English Legal Translator

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, one of Japan’s leading law firms, is looking for a native-English speaking Japanese-to-English translator for a full-time, in-house translator position at its Tokyo office. To apply for the position, please send me an email with your resume to the address set out below.

Type of applicants sought

Applicants must have professional translation experience or a translation degree, a competent grasp of advanced-level written Japanese, and excellent English writing abilities. Legal translation experience and legal knowledge are advantages but not prerequisites. A working knowledge of Trados is also an advantage.

Job Description

Translating legal documents from Japanese to English; editing and proofreading legal documents prepared in English, many of which have been translated from Japanese into English; ensuring consistency in terminology in English documents translated by multiple translators; working with Trados translation memory software; and basic administrative duties.

The areas of law we deal with are many and varied. Please see our website for our areas of practice: http://www.mhmjapan.com.

Work Environment

MHM provides a friendly, professional work environment for a friendly, professional translator. The successful candidate will work in a large team of translators, but with a considerable degree of autonomy and individual responsibility.

Compensation

MHM offers an attractive and competitive salary that includes bonuses and, if necessary, a housing subsidy and relocation allowance.

Contact

Kyal Hill kyal.hill [at] mhmjapan.com