NorCal Litigation Mid-Level Associate

Mayerbrown; California (MO); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Back-up childcare

Job summary

Mayer Brown is seeking a Litigation Associate in Northern California with 2-4 years of experience to join teams handling high-profile matters for leading tech companies including AI, social media, and streaming platforms.

The role requires solid experience in complex litigation, strong research/writing, and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in consumer class actions, mass tort defense, privacy litigation, or disputes involving technology companies.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Top law firm experience or judicial clerkship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-profile litigation matters for technology clients.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare persuasive briefs and pleadings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide clear client service and updates.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client service

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission eligibility (CA)

Job description

082726

Associate

Northern California

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Legal

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.

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