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Litigation Midlevel Associate at CALIFORNIA MINORITY COUNSEL Program

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Job Description

Reputation. Every firm has one. At Morgan Lewis we are proud of our reputation in both the legal and the business communities. People know us for our uniquely collaborative work environment, for colleagues who truly care about one another, and for the powerful, innovative solutions we create for our clients.

Position Summary

Seeking midlevel associates with four to six years of large law firm and/or judicial clerkship experience to join our litigation practice in our San Francisco office. The successful applicant must have excellent academic credentials and strong research, writing, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and be a member of the California bar.

Morgan Lewis is not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Morgan Lewis hires said candidate.

For positions in California the salary wage range for this job posting is $310,000 to $390,000. The base salary or hourly wage range for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors. Final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. Additionally, salary or hourly wages may be only part of the total compensation package. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, firm or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

How to Apply

Please apply via this link.

Typical entry-level pay: $100k for Lawyers nationally

National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$100k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 116% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Moderate

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024