Litigation Associate

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible spending plans

Commuter benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz's Los Angeles litigation team seeks a highly motivated associate with strong federal and California civil procedure experience and a capacity to manage deadlines across multiple matters.

Hybrid work setup, base salary $230,000–$250,000, California Bar membership required, and a robust benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Strong federal and California civil procedure experience.
• Familiarity with ADR procedures (e.g., JAMS, AAA, IFTA) is a plus.
• Must be eligible to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage deadlines across multiple clients and matters.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues in an effective and timely manner.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and examine witnesses at trial.
• Prepare clear, persuasive, and well‑organized letters, pleadings, and motions.
• Draft strategic discovery requests and responses; review documents for case analysis and trial prep.
• Demonstrate comfort in speaking and leading discussions with clients and teams.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Federal civil procedure

California civil procedure

ADR procedures

Education

California Bar membership

Strong academic credentials

3+ years post-law school experience

Job description

Founded nearly fifty years ago, Frankfurt Kurnit has long been recognized as a leading firm on the cutting edge of entertainment, media, advertising, IP, digital technology, and the legal profession. With offices in New York City and Los Angeles, the firm’s attorneys combine deep industry knowledge, passion for their areas of expertise, and results-driven advice to guide clients through complex issues, transactions, and disputes.

Frankfurt Kurnit receives praise annually from Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and other respected ranking services. Seramount has included us in its “Best Law Firms for Women” list 12 times, including the past four years in a row. Crain’s New York Business has included us in its “Best Places to Work” list for 10 of the past 11 years. And the Los Angeles Business Journal has included us in its “Best Places to Work” list three times.

About the Opportunity

Our Litigation Group has a deep roster of talented commercial litigators practicing in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies nationwide. Our Los Angeles Litigation Department is a dynamic and growing group of experienced commercial litigators specializing in the film, television, and video game industries.

We are seeking a highly motivated litigation associate who is eager for hands‑on responsibility, approaches their work with urgency, and is committed to excellence. The ideal candidate should be a thought‑partner in the development and execution of litigation strategies and must demonstrate a desire to push outside their comfort zone by engaging in front‑line litigation work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively manage deadlines across multiple clients and matters.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues in an effective and timely manner.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, with an ability to explain complicated concepts in a straightforward and accessible way.
• Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and examine witnesses at trial.
• Prepare clear, persuasive, and well‑organized letters, pleadings, and motions.
• Draft strategic discovery requests and responses; review documents efficiently with the goal of case analysis and trial preparation.
• Demonstrate comfort in speaking and leading discussion, including with clients and internally.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly‑experienced in federal and California civil procedure.Familiarity with ADR procedures (e.g., JAMS, AAA, IFTA) a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, strong writing and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, pragmatism, judgment and the ability to problem solve.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ideal for a candidate with at least 3 years of post‑law school experience.
• Membership in the California Bar is required.
• Strong academic credentials.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

The base salary for this position is $230,000 - $250,000.

The firm supports a hybrid work environment.

• Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz offers eligible employees a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, commuter benefits and retirement plans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Frankfurt Kurnit is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.