Mid-Level Technology Litigation Associate

Mayer Brown LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/Life/AD&D

401(k) plan

Back-up childcare and eldercare

Professional development

Job summary

Mayer Brown LLP is seeking a Litigation Associate in Northern California with 2–4 years of experience to join teams handling high-profile litigation for global technology companies, including AI, social media, and gaming platforms. The role requires strong research and writing skills, excellent communication, and a client-service mindset.

California Bar admission or eligibility is preferred; base in Palo Alto or San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Solid experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Experience in consumer class actions, mass tort defense, privacy litigation, or disputes involving technology companies.
• Top law firm experience or judicial clerkship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-profile, cutting-edge litigation matters for leading technology companies.
• Demonstrate strong research and writing skills and clear client communication.
• Support teams with experienced colleagues on challenging matters.
• Adhere to professional standards and contribute to client service excellence.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Client service

Top law firm experience

Judicial clerkship experience

Job description

Overview

• The Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement team handles high-profile, cutting-edge litigation matters for leading global technology companies, including those in AI, social media, search, advertising, gaming, streaming, and virtual meeting platforms.
• Candidates should have solid experience handling complex litigation matters, ideally including consumer class actions, mass tort defense, privacy litigation, or disputes involving technology companies.
• Top law firm experience or judicial clerkship experience is preferred.

Posting details

The Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement team in Northern California is seeking a motivated Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of experience. The associate will have an immediate opportunity to join teams handling high-profile, cutting-edge litigation matters for leading global technology companies, including AI, social media, search, advertising, gaming, streaming, and virtual meeting platforms. The associate should have solid experience handling complex litigation matters, ideally including consumer class actions, mass tort defense, privacy litigation, or disputes involving technology companies. Essential experience also includes strong research and writing skills, excellent communication, and a genuine commitment to client service. Top law firm experience or judicial clerkship experience is preferred. Candidates should be admitted (or eligible for admission) to the California Bar and willing to be based in Palo Alto or San Francisco. The salary for this position is $235,000 to $310,000, 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.