Legal Affairs Clerk
ほうむがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manages legal risks for companies and organizations, handling clerical tasks related to contract creation and review, and compliance with laws and regulations.
Description
Legal Affairs Clerks provide broad support for corporate legal tasks, including contract drafting and review, research and management of laws and internal regulations, and assistance with litigation and dispute resolution. They collaborate with internal and external departments and lawyers to reduce legal risks and ensure thorough compliance. Detailed clerical abilities in document creation, database management, and legal research are required.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to strengthened corporate compliance and increasing international transactions. Amid advancements in AI and legal tech that improve operational efficiency, advanced interpretive skills and risk judgment abilities will become even more important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Flexitime / Office work / Partial remote work possible / Team work
Career Path
Legal Clerk → Legal Supervisor → Legal Department Manager → Compliance Officer → Head of Legal Affairs
Required Skills
Contract drafting / Legal document management / Legal research / Office software
Recommended Skills
English contract reading / Project management / Risk management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Interpreting laws and contract clauses requires advanced logical thinking. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in contracts or laws can lead to serious trouble. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work mainly follows existing rules, with few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Business Law Proficiency Test
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Proficiency Test
- Secretarial Proficiency Test
Aliases
- Legal Clerk
- Legal Staff
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