Bilingual Litigation Associate (U.S.-China Disputes)

Mayerbrown; California (MO); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayer Brown LLP seeks an Associate Attorney for its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in Northern California to provide strategic counsel on a full range of commercial litigation before U.S. state and federal courts.

The role involves drafting motions, memoranda, and pleadings, overseeing discovery in cross-border matters with parties in the United States and China, and taking and defending depositions. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree or equivalent and active bar admission.
• Minimum 4 years in commercial litigation with court and arbitration experience.
• Experience with e-discovery tools including Relativity required.
• Fluency in Mandarin required for cross-border matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, memoranda, and pleadings in commercial litigation.
• Oversee discovery and document production in cross-border matters.
• Prepare and conduct depositions in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate with U.S. and China teams on case strategy and status.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Arbitration experience

Mandarin fluency

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Relativity e-discovery

Job description

Mayer Brown LLP seeks an Associate Attorney for its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice in Northern California to provide strategic counsel on a full range of commercial litigation before U.S. state and federal courts.

The role involves drafting motions, memoranda, and pleadings, overseeing discovery in cross-border matters with parties in the United States and China, and taking and defending depositions. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.