==New Position==
TLV CO., LTD. is a Japan-based, international Steam Specialist Company. We are currently offering a unique full-time opportunity for a native English speaker to join our team at corporate headquarters in Kakogawa, Hyogo, translating documents and web content from Japanese to English, and coordinating our international e-marketing strategy.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position is Japanese to English translation of marketing-related documents with an emphasis on website content.
Additionally, as a member of our e-Marketing Group, the successful candidate will coordinate the e-marketing strategy with our overseas associate companies, located in ten countries across the globe. …
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Ohtsuka Patent Office is seeking an engineer or patent attorney able to work on part-time basis.
Tasks include:
Translations from Japanese into English, vise versa
Communication with clients
Analyzing patent documents and preparation of reports
Proofreading patent documents that have been translated from Japanese to English.
Checking grammar and overall quality of outgoing English documents, letters, email etc.

The qualified candidate is a native English speaker with strong technical writing skills, and is able to read and speak technical Japanese. Candidates with a background in electrical engineering, telecommunications, mechanical engineering, computer science, and/or physics are preferred. IP experience is preferred but not required.

Ohtsuka Patent Office is an IP firm located in Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The firm has over 30 years of experience specializing in computer-related hardware and software, telecommunications, semiconductors, and automobiles.

Working hours are 2-3 days (15 - 25 hours) per week, negotiable.
Compensation is 3000 yen per hour, negotiable based on skills and experience.

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・ Translation and interpretation (Japanese to English and vice versa)
・ Correspondence with overseas lawyers under Japanese staff instruction
・ Responding to inquires from overseas clients (Telephone， E-mail or Fax)
・ Support of promotional activities
・ General office work

Requirements:
・ At least the ability to understand and carry out instructions received in Japanese language (spoken and written). Japanese language proficiency test Grade 1 level.
・ Experience drafting business documents
・ PC skills (MS Word， Excel， E-mail )
・ Applicant who plans to stay long term (over 5 years) or live permanently in Japan will be a plus.

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Part-time Patent Proofreader/Editor

Ohtsuka Patent Office is seeking a part-time proofreader/editor to proofread patent documents that have been translated from Japanese to English. The qualified candidate is a native English speaker with strong technical writing skills, and is able to read and speak technical Japanese. Candidates with a background in electrical engineering, telecommunications, mechanical engineering, computer science, and/or physics are preferred. IP experience is preferred but not required.

Ohtsuka Patent Office is an IP firm located in Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The firm has over 30 years of experience specializing in computer-related hardware and software, telecommunications, semiconductors, and automobiles.

Working hours are 2-3 days (15 - 25 hours) per week.
Compensation is 3000 yen per hour, negotiable based on skills and experience.

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Job Summary
This person will be responsible for teaching English language skills and providing translation and interpretation services.

Responsibilities
Provide English language instruction to members of the Japan offices. Classes will range from beginner to advanced.
Provide an interface with other MathWorks offices, performing consecutive/whispering interpretation from English to Japanese and from Japanese to English, making sure that the Japan office has the support necessary to smoothly work with other offices around the world.
Serve as a resource for group meetings, conference calls, or one-on-one meetings …
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