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Job ID : 1545732 Date Updated : June 26th, 2025
A Leading Japanese Patent Law Firm

Native English Speaker Proofreader|Up to 3 days WFH

Hiring Company ITOH Patent Attorney Corporation
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards, Chiyoda-ku
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH

Job Description

ITOH Patent Attorney Corporation has been delivering the best possible intellectual property services to our clients since 1967. We are seeking someone with experience in proofreading patent specifications. This is a full-time position at our Tokyo office.

Job Description:

  • Proofreading technical documents in English for patent applications and other intellectual property related matters
  • Coordinating with Translators and Patent Attorneys when necessary for clarification to ensure accuracy
  • Confirming that all revisions are successfully incorporated into the final application documents and are completely free of errors and inconsistencies

There are three American nationals in the same department, providing an environment where international collaboration is part of daily operations. 

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 1 year
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Native
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Must be a native English speaker with a technical background and/or university degree.

Qualifications:

  • Must be a native English speaker with excellent writing skills.
  • Must currently reside in Japan with appropriate visa status (Permission to work in Japan).
  • Must have experience translating or proofreading complex technical documents.
  • Must have a strong background and/or degree in any of the following areas: 
    • Electronics
    • Software 
    • Semiconductors
    • Computers
    • Data processing 
    • Mechatronics 
    • Physics
    • Engineering
    • Telecommunications
    • Mechanics
    • Materials
    • Other related fields

Compensation/ Benefits:

  • Transportation paid in full 
  • Social Insurance 
  • Paid Holidays
  • Work from home up-to 3 days a week

Nearest Stations:

  • Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Nijubashimae Station
  • JR Tokyo Station

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards, Chiyoda-ku
  • Chiyoda Line, Nijubashimae Station

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Industry Other

Job Category

  • Legal, General Affairs and Public Relations > Patent, Intellectual Property
  • Legal, General Affairs and Public Relations > Legal, Compliance
  • Consulting and Certified Professions > Lawyer

Company Details

Company Type Small/Medium Company (300 employees or less)
Non-Japanese Ratio Majority Japanese