International Trade Law Clerk

Perkins Coie LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a temporary law clerk for its International Trade practice. This hybrid, part-time position supports U.S. Export Controls, Tariffs, and CFIUS matters within a premier international law firm.

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is required. Experience with BIS export controls and DDTC matters is advantageous, and familiarity with OFAC sanctions or antidumping duties is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese.
• Experience with BIS export controls and DDTC matters is beneficial.
• Exposure to OFAC sanctions and antidumping/countervailing duties is preferred but not required.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Export controls knowledge

Job description

Job Description:

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a temporary law clerk for its International Trade practice. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients and mutual respect. This is an opportunity to support and expand the US Export Controls, Tariffs, and CFIUS practice. This position is temporary, part-time and non-exempt with hours not exceeding 20 hours per week.

Candidates must possess fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese. Experience in export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security and Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and matters within the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is beneficial. Additional subject matter experience with economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control and/or trade remedy investigations under U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty and safeguard laws is preferred but not required.

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