Mandarin-Speaking Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Mandarin-Speaking Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney role is listed in Santa Monica, CA, with additional locations in Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, DC. The anticipated annual salary range is $235,000–$420,000. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a leading global law firm’s Business Litigation practice. The attorney represents clients in complex commercial disputes, conducts legal research, develops strategies, drafts litigation documents, and supports matters through resolution. Mandarin Chinese and English fluency enables communication with clients and stakeholders in both languages.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in commercial and business litigation
• conduct legal research and develop strategies
• draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda
• analyze legal and factual issues
• assist through all phases of litigation
• manage multiple matters and deadlines
• communicate in Mandarin Chinese and English
• collaborate across offices and practice areas.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

commercial litigation

associate attorney

mandarin chinese

english

business litigation

legal research

santa monica ca

palo alto

san francisco

los angeles

new york

washington dc

$235k–$420k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires native or near-native spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English fluency and at least two years of substantive commercial litigation experience.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.