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    Hiring a lawyer

    Mimura and Komatsu Law Office's philosophy is to "provide solutions that go one step beyond what our clients are looking for," and our team of lawyers with experience as judges and lawyers who are well versed in industry practices and global knowledge aims to provide practical services quickly.
    We are seeking highly motivated lawyers who share our firm's philosophy and goals, possess a constant spirit of challenge, and wish to utilize their interest in various industry fields and their past experience.

    [Qualifications our firm is looking for]

    You are expected to have the following qualities:

    • ・Exceeding client expectations and providing useful information for business judges beyond just legal advice
    • ・The goal is to become familiar with the industry in terms of information, personal connections, and internationality.
    • ・Improve your expertise, strive to gather information on cutting-edge legal fields and overseas trends, and continue to improve yourself
    • ・Have a sense of ownership, always take on challenges, and be bold in your approach
    • - Be an independent individual and an excellent team worker
    • ・Work with a sense of mission to solve social and industry issues

      • Currently recruiting fields

      1. People interested in patent cases

      You will be involved in various intellectual property rights-related cases, mainly patent disputes and patent litigation.

      [Desired conditions]

      One or more of the following experiences and skills are welcome:

      • ・Practical experience as a representative in patent disputes and patent litigation
      • ・Strong interest in patent matters
      • ・Experience as a judge in the intellectual property division
      • ・Experience working as an in-house lawyer
      • ・Work experience in a company with strong patent experience
      • ・Knowledge of physics and chemistry
      • ・English reading, writing and speaking skills

        • Work style and benefits

        • ・You will mainly be in charge of cases handled by lawyers belonging to our firm. The lawyers in charge of your case will not be fixed, and you will have the opportunity to work with all the lawyers in our firm.
        • ・For about two years after joining the firm, we would like you to come out of the firm as much as possible and work in the office, as we would like to directly discuss and exchange opinions on industry customs and frequently occurring legal theories related to each industry. If you have family circumstances, poor health, or other reasons for training, we can flexibly accept temporary remote work. After gaining experience, you will be able to flexibly switch between remote and in-person work.
        • ・For cases requested by the firm's lawyers, compensation is paid based on the hours worked. The estimated working hours are approximately 100-200 hours per month, but this varies depending on the circumstances of each lawyer and the situation of the case.
        • • The office space will be a free-address system.
        • ・We provide a full range of reference materials and business support services.
        • ・You will need to prepare your own computer (some assistance will be provided by the office), but a monitor will be provided by the office.

          • [Personal case]

          • ・You are free to take on your own personal cases in addition to the cases handled by the firm, as long as there are no conflicts. For personal cases, you will be required to pay 30% of the fee as firm expenses.
          • -Of course, you can also consult with other members and ask for their opinions on how to proceed with your personal case and its prospects.
          • - It is possible to request the secretariat to handle administrative work for personal cases (assistance with preparing documents, preparing and sending invoices, etc.), and it is also possible to use office facilities such as conference rooms for personal cases.

            • [Contract Type]

            This is a service contract (not an employment contract).

            [Reward]

            Commission system

            • *Payment will be calculated by multiplying each lawyer's hourly rate by a fixed percentage of their working hours. Each lawyer's hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as their experience and experience.
              Furthermore, unit prices will be reviewed annually.
            • *If the working hours are between 100 and 200 hours, the expected pay will be in the range of approximately 100 to 300 yen per month depending on years of experience.

              • [Bar association fees and other expenses]

              Self-pay

              How to Apply

              Please apply by email to the address below, attaching your resume (work history) and a letter of intent.

              To the person in charge of recruitment at Mimura Komatsu Law Officeinfo@mktlaw.jp

              *Please state "Regarding Recruitment" in the email subject line.

              Contact

              Mimura Komatsu Law Firminfo@mktlaw.jp