A method for balancing load across multiple file servers is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method includes monitoring load experienced by multiple file servers arranged in an active-active configuration. The method receives, from a client node, a request for an address associated with one of the file servers. The method determines a particular file server of the file servers that, if assigned to the client node, would reduce load imbalance between the file servers. In certain embodiments the particular file server is the file server experiencing the least load. The method returns, to the client node in response to the request, an address associated with the particular file server, thereby enabling the client node to mount the particular file server to access files thereon. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.