Bilingual Litigation Associate - Chinese/English

Han Kun LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Han Kun LLP in New York seeks a Litigation Associate to join our expanding New York office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent written and spoken English and professional proficiency in Chinese, with a focus on cross-border disputes.

You will assist with a broad range of litigation matters, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and memoranda, and help develop case strategy through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. Applicants must be admitted to the NY Bar.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to the NY State Bar or eligibility to practice in NY.
• At least one year of relevant litigation experience; exceptional candidates will be considered without experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Professional proficiency in Chinese.
• Strong research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Support case strategy development, discovery, document review, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other relevant parties.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices on cross-border matters.

Skills

Written English

Spoken English

Chinese

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from a U.S. law school

New York Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Han Kun LLP in New York seeks a Litigation Associate to join our expanding New York office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent written and spoken English and professional proficiency in Chinese, with a focus on cross-border disputes.

You will assist with a broad range of litigation matters, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and memoranda, and help develop case strategy through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. Applicants must be admitted to the NY Bar.