Mandarin-Speaking 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 (HSA)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care insurance

Vacation time: 4 weeks/year

Sick time: 2 weeks/year

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Cooley LLP in Los Angeles is seeking Mandarin-speaking litigation associates for our California office. Candidates must be admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction and fluent in Mandarin and English.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of substantive commercial litigation experience at a leading law firm, excellent research and writing skills, and top-tier law school credentials. The position offers a competitive compensation package and a broad benefits program.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English.
• 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with excellent judgment.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Education

Top-tier law school

Job description

2757LX

Associate

Los Angeles - DTLA

Business Litigation

Monday, August 17, 2026

Legal

TRISHA WEISS

Cooley LLP is seeking Mandarin-speaking litigation associates for our New York, Washington, DC, and/or California offices.

Qualified candidates should have:

1. Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English;
2. At least two years of substantive commercial litigation experience at a leading law firm;
3. Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and deliver consistently high-quality work product;
4. Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school; and
5. 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.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including 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. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.