JOB DESCRIPTION
Junior Paralegal (Contractor)
Position Overview
Cadence is seeking a contractor Junior Paralegal to primarily support the Lead Paralegal in the Yokohama office and the Legal Department in the Japan region, with essential administrative and legal support functions. This is a temporary position ideal for candidates seeking hands-on experience in a corporate legal environment. The role involves a variety of tasks, including filing, billing support, and reviewing internal requests.
Key Responsibilities
- Filing Work
Organize, maintain, and update legal files and records in both physical and electronic formats.
Assist with document management, including indexing, scanning, and archiving legal documents.
Ensure accurate and timely filing of contracts, agreements, and other legal documentation.
- Billing Work
Support the processing and tracking of legal invoices from outside counsel and vendors.
Assist with billing data entry, reconciliation, and reporting as needed.
Coordinate with various departments, including Finance and Accounts Payable, on invoice approvals and payment status.
- Reviewing Requests
Conduct an initial review of incoming Anti-Corruption approval requests submitted to the Legal Department for completeness and accuracy, as the Legal Admin role. Track requests through completion.
Follow up on pending requests and ensure timely responses.
- General Support
Provide general administrative support to attorneys and paralegals as needed.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
4+ years of experience in an international law firm, or in a legal role, ideally with experience at a multinational technology company.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent English/Japanese written skills.
Fluent English verbal communication skills preferable.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Employment Details
Position Type: Contractor
Department: Legal
Reports To: Jan Wei
Location: Yokohama, Japan
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience in an international law firm or legal role
- Experience at a multinational technology company
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent written English and Japanese skills
- Fluent English verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
Cadence Design Systems Insights
What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
