Mandarin-Speaking Commercial Litigation Associate

Cooley LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health savings account (with plan)

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care coverage

Backup care for children/adults

Job summary

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 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.

Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school are essential, and admission or eligibility to practice in the intended

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in 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 ability to manage multiple matters.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple sophisticated litigation matters with high-quality work product.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, collaborative law firm environment.
• Provide clear analysis and sound judgment on complex issues.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Top law school

Education

Juris Doctor from top-tier law school

Job description

Overview

• Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English is required.
• Candidates must have at least two years of substantive commercial litigation experience acquired at a leading law firm.
• The role requires 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 are essential.

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 and 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 and fertility benefits.

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.