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Job ID : 1565810 Date Updated : December 15th, 2025
A Leading Japanese Patent Law Firm

Native English Speaker Proofreader Exclusive job

Hiring Company ITOH Patent Attorney Corporation
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards, Chiyoda-ku
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen

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 translating and proofreading patent specifications. This is a full-time position at our Tokyo office. We offer the option to work from home upto 3 days a week.

Job Description:

  • Proofreading technical documents in English for patent applications and other intellectual property related matters
  • Coordinating with other Proofreaders 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

We have staff from America, Canada, China, Taiwan, and Korea in the same department, providing an environment where international collaboration is part of our daily operations. 

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Native (Amount Used: English usage about 75%)
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
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.
  • The candidate must be able to read Japanese at a hight level.
  • Must currently reside in Japan with appropriate visa status (Permission to work in Japan).
  • Must have experience 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 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Industry Other

Job Category

Company Details

Company Type Large Company (more than 300 employees)
Non-Japanese Ratio Majority Japanese