Entertainment Litigation Associate (2-6 years)

Swan Legal Search; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Legal Search, a premier Los Angeles litigation boutique, seeks a 2-6th year Litigation Associate for its Entertainment Litigation and Trial practice in Century City. This role offers a remarkable chance for talented litigators to engage in significant entertainment and business disputes within a dynamic environment.

No prior experience in entertainment law is needed; the firm desires strong commercial litigators with excellent credentials from leading law schools. A hybrid work schedule allows flexible office hours with direct mentorship from partners.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of complex commercial litigation experience at a national law firm or elite litigation boutique.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join the Entertainment Litigation and Trial practice.
• Handle sophisticated entertainment and media litigation matters.
• Work in a lean, hands-on litigation environment.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Education

JD from a top-20 law school

Job description

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
• Federal clerkship experience is a plus

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