Mandarin-Speaking Litigation Associate

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple sophisticated matters and deliver consistently high-quality work product
• Exercise excellent judgment and attention to detail
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Requirements

• 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
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school
• The ability to practice law in the intended jurisdiction

Qualifications

• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills

Skills

• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account, 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 and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits

Pay

The expected annual pay range for this position is $235,000 - $420,000. Final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Schedule

Not specified