Mandarin-Speaking Commercial Litigation Associate (2+ yrs)

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

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.