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University of Hawai'i at Manoa - CALL - Department of East Asian Language & Literatures Opening ... For placement in department adjunct lecturer pool for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.

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A Summer Korean Language Attorney is a legal professional, typically a law student or recent graduate, hired for a summer position at a law firm or organization where Korean language skills are essential. These attorneys assist with legal research, document review, drafting, and sometimes client communication, particularly involving Korean clients or cross-border matters. Their language proficiency helps bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, ensuring accurate legal work in cases involving Korean law, businesses, or individuals. This role is often a pathway to longer-term employment for those interested in international law or working with Korean clients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Korean Language Attorney, and why are they important?

To excel as a Summer Korean Language Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree, strong legal research and writing skills, and fluency in Korean and English. Familiarity with legal databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis and experience with document review or case management systems are highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, cultural competence, and attention to detail help you collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues across languages. These skills ensure accurate legal work, effective client service, and the ability to navigate cross-border legal matters.

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As a Summer Korean Language Attorney, you will typically assist with legal research, draft documents, and review contracts that require Korean language proficiency. You may also help facilitate communication between English- and Korean-speaking clients or colleagues, ensuring accurate translations and cultural understanding. Collaborative work with senior attorneys on cross-border transactions, intellectual property matters, or compliance issues is common. This role offers valuable exposure to international legal practice and opportunities to build expertise in both U.S. and Korean legal systems.
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Labor & Employment Paralegal (Korean Language Proficiency Required)

Barnes and Thornburg LLP

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Litigation Paralegal - Labor & Employment (Korean Language Proficiency Required)
Location: Los Angeles
Barnes & Thornburg is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment Litigation team in the Los Angeles office. Korean language proficiency is required for this role, as the position will support a diverse mix of clients and matters, including matters involving Korean-speaking clients, witnesses, and documents.
Responsibilities:
  1. Provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of labor and employment litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, arbitrations, and trial.
  2. Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors, including Korean-speaking individuals as needed.
  3. Assist with reviewing, translating, and managing Korean-language documents, correspondence, and records, as appropriate.
  4. Prepare, organize, and file documents with federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including through PACER/ECF.
  5. Assist with employment-related matters involving wage and hour claims, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and class and PAGA actions.
  6. Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings, correspondence, discovery requests and responses, and subpoenas.
  7. Finalize legal briefs, including cite-checking, formatting, and preparing supporting exhibits.
  8. Manage case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders.
  9. Coordinate document collection, review, and production, including maintaining databases or spreadsheets to track discovery materials and employee records.
  10. Provide support on traditional labor matters, including proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
  11. Assist with arbitration-related matters, including researching arbitration panels, arbitrators, and applicable rules and procedures.
  12. Assist with trial, arbitration, and mediation preparation, including witness binders, exhibits, and logistics.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
  2. 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
  3. Korean language proficiency (written and verbal).
  4. Ability to communicate professionally in Korean in a business or legal environment is a plus.
  5. Working knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures and rules, including PACER/ECF.
  6. Experience supporting employment-related discovery, including personnel files, payroll records, and electronically stored information.
  7. Strong research, drafting, and document management skills.
  8. Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.
  9. Proven ability to manage multiple matters and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  10. Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  11. Experience with class actions, PAGA matters, arbitration, and Excel proficiency are preferred.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran's status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

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