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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for japanese speaking attorney in the United States is $98,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Japanese Speaking Attorney is a lawyer who is fluent in both Japanese and English and provides legal services to clients who require support in both languages. This role often involves handling legal matters related to international business, immigration, contracts, and litigation for Japanese-speaking clients. They may work for law firms, multinational corporations, or government agencies that deal with Japan-related legal issues. Fluency in Japanese is essential for effective communication, document review, and negotiation in legal contexts.

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Japanese Speaking Attorneys are often involved in matters such as cross-border transactions, immigration filings, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution where Japanese and English language skills are critical. Daily tasks may include drafting and translating legal documents, participating in bilingual meetings, and advising clients from Japan or Japanese-speaking backgrounds. Language proficiency allows attorneys to bridge cultural and legal differences, interpret complex laws in both jurisdictions, and provide tailored legal advice. This unique skill set makes them valuable to international law firms and companies with a strong link to Japan, often leading to advancement opportunities and specialized roles.

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Infographic showing various Japanese Speaking Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 71% In-person, and 29% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $98,330 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

Japanese-speaking Immigration Paralegal

Barnes and Thornburg LLP

Chicago, IL • On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 34 rated law firms

Job description

The Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Japanese-speaking Immigration Paralegal to support our growing Immigration and Global Mobility Services practice. This role is ideal for a paralegal interested in handling business immigration matters and providing day-to-day case support, with a particular focus on serving Japanese-speaking clients.
Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate expertise in procedural and processing requirements for various business non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions with USCSI and consular applications (DS160), including but not limited to E1/E2, L1A/L1B and L Blanket, H, L, TN, O,P , PERM, I-140, AOS, etc.
  • Communicate effectively in Japanese and English with clients, beneficiaries, attorneys, and other stakeholders regarding case documents, case status, and procedural requirements
  • Independently analyze case documents and prepare business immigration applications for attorney review and submission
  • Take ownership of your case docket, ensuring timely communication with clients and attorneys
  • Assist with review of Japanese-language documents and communications, as needed
  • Stay up to date with immigration developments and share information with the team
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent training, education, and experience
  • Fluency in Japanese and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
  • Previous experience in preparing business immigration applications with USCSI and Consular processing, including demonstrated understanding of visa petitions such as E1/E2, L1A/L1B, L Blanket, H, L, TN, OP, PERM, I-140, AOS, etc.
  • Experience with other types of immigration matters is a plus
  • Excellent multitasking and time management skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling a high volume of cases
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse professionals.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran's status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

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