
Part-Time Translator (Japanese and English)
Masuda Funai See More Job Openings by This Employer- Part Time
- $28 - $38/hour
- Remote
- Chicago, IL
August 22, 2025
Job Description
Essential Functions
The salary range for this position is based upon various factors including the individual's experience, skills, and qualifications. An estimate of the salary range for this position is: $28.00- $38.00 per hour.
About Us:
Since its founding in 1929, Masuda Funai has focused its practice on successfully representing international and domestic companies entering, operating and expanding in the United States. With offices in Chicago, Schaumburg, Los Angeles, and Novi, Michigan, the firm assists clients in every aspect of business including establishing, acquiring, financing, and selling operations and facilities; transferring overseas employees to the U.S.; providing employment and benefits counseling; structuring the distribution and sale of products throughout the U.S.; and delivering commercial and patent litigation services. The firm’s clients, many of whom have been represented by the firm for decades, span many industries and technologies. In everything we do, we focus on providing timely and highly customized services that fit our clients’ needs. Learn more at masudafunai.com.
Masuda Funai is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace.
Salary
Summary
We are seeking a bilingual translator (native Japanese and English) to translate written legal documents, client correspondence, and firm marketing and informational materials. This is a part-time, flexible position that can be fully remote.Essential Functions
- Translate legal documents and client correspondence from Japanese to English and/or English to Japanese;
- Review work product and proof-read for accuracy before attorney final dissemination;
- Translate attorney biographies and practice group descriptions to Japanese;
- Translate the Firm’s internal and external articles and publications to Japanese;
- Prepare bilingual materials for seminars, training sessions, etc., as needed; and
- Effectively deal with issues of confidentiality.
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 5 years’ translation experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, and knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading skills, spelling, and grammar in both Japanese and English
- Ability to manage assignments and meet deadlines
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Detail oriented, thorough and accurate
- Ability to work independently, with little or no supervision
The salary range for this position is based upon various factors including the individual's experience, skills, and qualifications. An estimate of the salary range for this position is: $28.00- $38.00 per hour.
About Us:
Since its founding in 1929, Masuda Funai has focused its practice on successfully representing international and domestic companies entering, operating and expanding in the United States. With offices in Chicago, Schaumburg, Los Angeles, and Novi, Michigan, the firm assists clients in every aspect of business including establishing, acquiring, financing, and selling operations and facilities; transferring overseas employees to the U.S.; providing employment and benefits counseling; structuring the distribution and sale of products throughout the U.S.; and delivering commercial and patent litigation services. The firm’s clients, many of whom have been represented by the firm for decades, span many industries and technologies. In everything we do, we focus on providing timely and highly customized services that fit our clients’ needs. Learn more at masudafunai.com.
Masuda Funai is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse workplace.
- $28 - $38/hour