Mandarin-Speaking Commercial Litigation Associate

Cooley LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Care

Vacation time 4 weeks

Sick time 2 weeks

Holidays 10

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Backup care

Job summary

Cooley LLP seeks Mandarin-speaking litigation associates for our New York, Washington, DC, and/or California offices. The role requires native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, at least two years of substantive commercial litigation experience at a leading law firm, and exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.

Candidates must be admitted or eligible for admission in the practicing jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Two years of substantive commercial litigation experience at a leading law firm.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Admitted or eligible for admission to the practicing jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Handle Mandarin-speaking litigation matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct extensive factual and legal research and draft memoranda and pleadings.
• Manage multiple matters and deliver high-quality work product.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to strategize case direction.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Litigation experience

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

Overview

• Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English is required.
• Must possess substantive commercial litigation experience from a leading law firm.

Posting details

Cooley LLP is seeking Mandarin-speaking litigation associates for our New York, Washington, DC, and/or California offices. Qualified candidates should have: Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English; At least two years of substantive commercial litigation experience at a leading law firm; Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and deliver consistently high-quality work product; Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school; and The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while exercising excellent judgment and attention to detail. Candidates must be admitted to practice, or be eligible for admission, in the jurisdiction where they intend to practice. The expected annual pay range for this position is $235,000 - $420,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

• medical
• health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• dental
• vision
• health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• life insurance
• AD&D
• long-term care coverage
• backup care for children and/or adults
• other parental support benefits
• firm-paid life insurance
• AD&D
• LTD
• short term medical benefits
• accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year
• sick time at the rate of two weeks per year
• 10 paid holidays each year
• generous parental leave
• fertility benefits