Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Associate

Mayer Brown LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) savings plan

Back-up childcare and eldercare

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Mayer Brown LLP in New York seeks a mid-level Litigation Associate (JD 2022–2020) to independently manage complex commercial litigation through all phases, including discovery, depositions, research, and briefs. The role requires leadership of case teams and mentoring junior lawyers, with clerkship experience preferred.

Salary for this class is substantial, reflecting seniority and skills; the firm offers comprehensive benefits and a path for annual bonus eligibility, along with professional

Qualifications

• Independently manage complex commercial litigation through all phases.
• Oversee discovery, depositions, legal research, and writing substantive briefs.
• Lead case teams and mentor junior lawyers; strong academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex commercial litigation matters.
• Oversee discovery and depositions.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft briefs and other advocacy.

Skills

Complex litigation

Discovery oversight

Deposition skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Clerkship experience

Job description

Overview

• Candidates must be able to independently manage complex commercial litigation matters through all phases, encompassing overseeing all aspects of discovery, preparing for and taking depositions, conducting sophisticated legal research, and drafting substantive briefs and other written advocacy.
• The role requires the ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers while serving in a lead capacity on case teams.
• Clerkship experience and training at a peer law firm are preferred.

Posting details

Mayer Brown LLP's New York office is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate (JD 2022 – 2020) with significant experience handling complex commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have the ability to independently manage matters through all phases of litigation, including overseeing all aspects of discovery, preparing for and taking depositions, conducting sophisticated legal research, and drafting substantive briefs and other written advocacy. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers while serving in a lead role on case teams. Exceptional writing and analytical skills are required. Clerkship experience and training at a peer law firm are preferred. Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and a proven record of success in complex litigation matters. The salary for this position in the class of 2022 - 2020 is $310,000 - $390,000, although the actual salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s skills and experience level are different from those specified above. This position is eligible for the Firm’s annual bonus program. We also offer comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.