Class Actions Associate Attorney; Mid-Level

Class Actions Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

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• You are a high performer with 3‑5 years of experience in:
  • Class Action defense in consumer class actions including false advertising, product defect, breach of warranty, violation of consumer protection laws (required);
  • California Unfair Competition Law (required);
  • Briefing class certification and/or summary judgment (required);
  • Drafting briefs, correspondence, and responding to written discovery;
  • Conducting depositions, oral arguments, and expert interviews;
  • Managing e‑discovery.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• You have strong case management skills, work ethic, and a team‑oriented attitude.
• You are an active member of the California Bar or New York Bar.

• My Mo Fo , a best‑in‑class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth, encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography. Over the course of each attorney’s career, MoFo Navigate creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to changing needs.
• MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options to meet your and your family’s needs.
• Industry‑leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax‑free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health‑care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Dedicated in‑house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Michaela Lokka, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager.

Morrison Foerster accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to market data and ranges; an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience;

and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

Los Angeles, CA: $260,000 to $365,000
New York, NY: $260,000 to $365,000
San Diego, CA: $260,000 to $365,000
San Francisco, CA: $260,000 to $365,000