Professional Staff

The professional managers and staff at Masuda Funai play a critical role in delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. Like our lawyers, our administrative team is passionate about the work they do and they are committed to the firm's collaborative culture and drive for excellence.

The firm is moving beyond the traditional lawyer-non-lawyer divide that exists in many law firms. The vital functions performed by the professional managers and administrative staff are placed on equal footing to the legal counseling provided by the lawyers and paralegals.

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume and cover letter to:

Vera Bojic
Human Resources Manager
vbojic@masudafunai.com

Masuda Funai
203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60601-1262

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package to our professional staff, including the following:

Health insurance for employees and dependents (PPO, PPO Select, HMO)
Prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Profit Sharing 401(k) Retirement Plan
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Qualified transit benefits (mass transportation or parking)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Business casual attire including jeans on Friday
Generous Paid Time Off policy
Paid holidays
Recognition of service awards
New employee referral program
Complimentary access to on-site fitness center in Chicago

Entry-Level Immigration Paralegal

Schaumburg

Masuda Funai is seeking a full-time Immigration Paralegal to work in our Schaumburg location. You will assist the attorneys in all aspects of immigration matters including document assembly, file management and drafting letters.

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Responsibilities

Research and analyze law sources, such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes, as requested by assigned attorneys
Prepare legal forms and documents for review and approval by assigned attorneys
Forward legal forms and documents to clients for signature and processing after approval by assigned attorneys
Prepare and review legal forms and documents for submission to appropriate governmental agencies
Communicate with clients by e-mail or telephone to provide requested information and/or to inform clients about submission
Complete assigned cases in a timely manner each day
Provide assigned attorneys with daily updates about status of assigned cases
Perform clerical duties such as completing typing and dictation of forms and supporting documents, photocopying forms and supporting documents, and reading, routing and responding to incoming mail
Review, maintain and pend document files
File correspondence and legal documents in physical files and in office on-line systems
Ensure proper indexing and filing of original documents

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 or higher GPA (will consider candidates who will be graduating in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree)
Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to write supporting documents, reports and business correspondence
Excellent business writing, editing and proofreading skills
Strong organization, document management and prioritization skills
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to multi-task
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested in applying for a position, please send your resume and cover letter to Vera Bojic, Human Resources Manager, at vbojic@masudafunai.com.

Posted 3.3.20

Translator

Chicago

Masuda Funai is seeking a full-time Translator with a minimum of 5 years of translation experience to join our Japan Resources Group in the Chicago office. You will provide translation assistance to the attorneys, across all of our practice areas, as well as the marketing department.