A large international law firm seeks an associate to join its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, providing strategic counsel on a full range of commercial litigation in U.S. state and federal courts. The role involves matters with parties based in both the United States and China, and requires a bilingual English/Mandarin lawyer.

Day-to-day work includes drafting motions, legal memoranda, and pleadings; overseeing discovery and document production; preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; and conducting research on U.S. statutes, case law, and procedure. The associate will also communicate directly with parties in both jurisdictions on case strategy, status, and information requests.

This is a hands-on litigation seat with exposure to arbitration as well as court proceedings, and to class action defense involving wiretapping, consumer protection, and privacy claims.

JD or equivalent in law, legal studies, or a related field
4+ years of experience representing clients in commercial litigation matters
Oral argument experience in both court and arbitration proceedings
E-discovery experience, including Relativity
Experience defending class actions involving federal and state wiretapping, consumer protection, and privacy claims
Fluency in Mandarin is required
Admission in good standing to a U.S. state, territory, or D.C. bar; admission to practice in China required

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