Kimura London & White LLP – Chinese-Speaking Associate Attorney

Chinese American Lawyers Association of Orange County (CALA OC); Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual BD budget

Referral fees and bonus incentive

Wellness program

Annual bar dues paid

Job summary

Kimura London & White LLP seeks a Chinese-speaking Associate Attorney in Irvine. The candidate should be a recent bar admittee or attorney with 0–2 years of civil litigation experience and fluency in Chinese.

You will represent clients across trust and estates litigation, family law, estate planning, and business matters, managing cases from discovery through trial. Excellent organization and communication skills are essential, with in-US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the CA State Bar in good standing.
• Fluency in Chinese.
• 0–2 years of attorney experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in trust and estates litigation, family law, estate planning, business transactions, and business litigation.
• Manage cases from start to finish; propound/respond to discovery; take and defend depositions; draft dispositive motions; and prepare for trial.

Skills

Chinese fluency

Job description

Kimura London & White LLP – Chinese-Speaking Associate Attorney

Job:Chinese-Speaking Associate Attorney

Description: Our boutique law firm seeks a recent bar admittee or attorney who speaks Chinese fluently and with one year of experience in civil litigation.

What you'll do:

• Represent clients in the following practice areas: trust and estates litigation, family law, estate planning, business transactions, and business litigation.
• Manage cases from start to finish, including propounding/responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial.

What you bring:

• You are admitted to and in good standing with the CA State Bar.
• You speak Chinese fluently.
• You have 0-2 years of experience as an attorney.
• You have excellent organization and communication skills, as well as a strong work ethic.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

At KLW, we're building a culture that blends professionalism with warmth. We're growth-focused, community-driven, and deeply committed to our clients. You'll work alongside a sharp, supportive team that values accountability, innovation, and the human side of law. We believe in investing in our employees, and to that end we have quarterly staff events, monthly training sessions, regular career development check-ins, and an endless supply of snacks. We have an incredible team, and we can't wait for you to meet them!

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Annual Business Development Budget (includes payment for local bar association memberships)
• Referral fees and bonus incentive program
• Wellness program
• Annual bar dues paid by firm

Work Location:In-person at our newly renovated building in Irvine, but with the option to work from home every Wednesday, after your 90-day probationary period ends.