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Through law and language,
we support every step in Japan.
Our work helps foreign nationals living and working in Japan with procedures such as status of residence, permanent residence, naturalization and Business Manager visas.
Now hiringGyoseishoshi Assistant (full-time / contract / part-time)
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Message
A message from our representative
We take each client’s circumstances seriously
and work out the path to approval together.
Students, employees, business owners and their families from many countries and regions come to us for advice. Beyond preparing documents, we listen carefully to each person’s situation and plan backwards from the likelihood of approval.
Whether you have studied law, want to put your language skills to work, or hope to become a gyoseishoshi yourself, we look forward to hearing from people who want to grow with us in practice.
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Work
What you will do
Under the direction of a gyoseishoshi lawyer, you will support practical work in international matters, starting with residence applications. Your responsibilities will grow with experience.
- 01Preparing application documents
Drafting application forms, assisting with statements of reasons and explanatory materials, and managing document checklists.
- 02Collecting and organizing documents
Organizing materials received from clients, obtaining certificates from government offices, and tracking the progress of each case.
- 03Client communication and translation
Handling client contact by phone, email, LINE and WeChat, translating documents in Japanese, Chinese and English, and interpreting at meetings.
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Environment
Working environment
3languages
A multilingual workplace
We serve clients in Japanese, Chinese and English.
6practice areas
A wide range of international work
Status of residence, permanent residence, naturalization, Business Manager visas, spouse visas and business licenses.
5min
About 5 minutes’ walk from Akihabara Station
Several train lines stop here—convenient for commuting or fitting work around your studies.
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Requirements
Job details
FULL-TIMEGyoseishoshi AssistantFull-time or contract
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- Employment type
- Full-time or contract employee (agreed according to your preference and experience)3-month probation period
- Duties
- Assisting with application documents for status of residence, permanent residence, naturalization, etc.
- Collecting and organizing documents; tracking case progress
- Client communication (phone, email, LINE, WeChat); translation and interpreting
- Obtaining certificates from government offices
- Requirements
- Business-level Japanese
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Location
- Nagai Bldg. Room 201, 1-2-7 Taito, Taito-ku, TokyoAbout 5 minutes’ walk from Akihabara Station
- Working hours
- Mon–Fri, 9:00–18:00 (1-hour break)
- Pay
- Monthly salary (negotiable)Determined at interview based on experience and skills.
- Days off
- Two days off every week (Sat & Sun) plus national holidays
- Benefits
- Commuting costs fully covered
- Enrollment in social insurance
PART-TIMEGyoseishoshi AssistantPart-time (students welcome)
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- Employment type
- Part-time (students welcome)
- Duties
- Assisting with application documents and organizing files
- Translation (Chinese/English ⇔ Japanese)
- Supporting client communication by phone, email, etc.
- Requirements
- Able to communicate in Japanese
- Basic computer skills
- Location
- Nagai Bldg. Room 201, 1-2-7 Taito, Taito-ku, TokyoAbout 5 minutes’ walk from Akihabara Station
- Days and hours
- At least 2–3 days a weekHours and shifts are arranged together, taking your studies into account.
- Pay
- From ¥1,350 per hourNegotiable based on skills.
- Benefits
- Commuting costs fully covered
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Flow
Selection process
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Apply
Email your résumé and state the role and employment type you are applying for.
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Document screening
We will contact candidates who pass screening.
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Interview
Our representative gyoseishoshi lawyer conducts the interview. Online interviews are available.
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Offer
We agree on your start date and terms together.
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FAQ
FAQ
QCan I apply without a gyoseishoshi license?
Yes. You will work as an assistant under the direction of a gyoseishoshi lawyer. We also welcome those aiming to become licensed.
QCan foreign nationals apply?
Yes, provided you hold a status of residence that allows you to work in Japan. Students may work within the limits of their permission to engage in activity outside their status.
QDo I need to speak Chinese or English?
No. Japanese communication skills are enough to apply; Chinese or English skills are a plus for translation and client work.
QIs prior experience required?
No. You will start by organizing and checking documents and take on more as you gain experience.
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Entry
How to apply
Email your résumé to the address below, stating the position you are applying for and when you can start. We will contact you after reviewing your application.
- Documents
- Your résumé. You may also attach a separate employment history, if you have one.
- What to include
- Your name, preferred role, languages you use and available start date. For a part-time position, include your available days and hours.
- Email subject
- Application | Position | Name
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