Mandarin-Speaking Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

HSA

Dental

Vision

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care

Backup care

Parental support

Fertility benefits

Vacation time

Holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooley LLP seeks a Mandarin-speaking litigation associate in Palo Alto. The candidate should have native or near-native Mandarin and English fluency, 2+ years of commercial litigation experience, and top-tier law school credentials.

The role requires strong research and writing skills, the ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters, and excellent judgment in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Admission in the applicable jurisdiction is required.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English.
• At least two years of substantive commercial litigation experience at a leading law firm.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills with ability to manage multiple matters.
• Top-tier law school credentials.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with good judgment.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Education

Top-tier law school

Job description

2757PA

Associate

Palo Alto

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.

• 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