Entertainment Litigation Associate (2-6 years)

An elite Los Angeles-based litigation boutique is seeking a 2-6th year Litigation Associate to join its Entertainment Litigation and Trial practice in Century City .

This is a rare opportunity for a high-performing commercial litigator to join one of the premier trial boutiques in California and work on sophisticated entertainment, media, and business disputes in a lean, hands-on litigation environment.

The firm handles high-profile and cutting-edge matters across the entertainment industry, including disputes involving film, television, streaming, music, talent, intellectual property, contracts, and other complex commercial litigation matters. Associates receive substantial responsibility, meaningful stand-up experience, direct client exposure, and close mentorship.

No prior entertainment law experience is required. The firm is primarily seeking strong general commercial litigators with excellent academic credentials and top law firm training.

Highlights:

• Elite Los Angeles litigation boutique with nationally recognized trial practice

• Sophisticated entertainment and media litigation matters

• Hands-on litigation responsibility and stand-up experience

• Lean staffing with direct partner access and mentorship

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in Century City office

• Target hours: 1800 annually

Candidate Requirements:

• 2-6 years of complex commercial litigation experience at a national law firm or elite litigation boutique

• Excellent writing, analytical, and advocacy skills

• Strong academic credentials and a JD from a top-20 law school

• California bar admission

• Federal clerkship experience is a plus

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