Litigation Associate

Palmer Legal Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship opportunities

Performance-based bonus potential

Job summary

Palmer Legal Staffing seeks a Litigation Associate with 2–4 years of strong litigation experience to join a premier boutique focusing on soft IP and entertainment litigation in Washington, DC or the New York area. The position offers a hybrid work model and a base salary of $195,000–$210,000 plus a competitive bonus.

You'll work directly with seasoned partners on complex copyright, trademark, and royalty disputes within the entertainment and publishing industries, gaining significant

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of strong litigation experience.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Experience at a highly regarded law firm.
• Federal clerkship strongly preferred.
• Experience in copyright, trademark, and other soft IP litigation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent major players in the music, recording, and publishing industries in complex litigation.
• Handle high-profile disputes involving copyrights, trademarks, royalties, and brand protection.
• Gain hands-on experience at every stage of litigation.
• Collaborate closely with accomplished lawyers in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Federal clerkship

Strong academic credentials

IP litigation interest

Education

JD degree

Outstanding academic credentials

Job description

Litigation Associate (2–4 Years) | Soft IP & Entertainment Litigation

Washington, DC or New York Area (Hybrid)

Base Salary: $195,000 – $210,000 + Competitive Bonus

Join a premier litigation boutique at the forefront of the evolving entertainment, publishing and intellectual property landscape. Due to continued growth and the increasing impact of AI on the music, recording, and publishing industries, our client is seeking a talented Litigation Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its Washington, DC or New York-area office.

This highly respected firm handles sophisticated litigation matters involving copyright, trademark, brand protection, royalty disputes, and other cutting-edge issues affecting the entertainment and publishing industries. Associates work directly with partners and clients, gaining meaningful responsibility from day one.

What You'll Do

• Represent major players in the music, recording, and publishing industries in complex litigation matters
• Handle high-profile disputes involving copyrights, trademarks, royalties, and brand protection
• Gain hands‑on experience at every stage of litigation
• Collaborate closely with accomplished lawyers in a supportive, team‑oriented environment

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of strong litigation experience
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Experience at a highly regarded law firm
• Federal clerkship strongly preferred
• Experience in, or a demonstrated interest in, copyright, trademark, and other soft IP litigation is highly desirable

Why This Firm?

• Sophisticated, cutting‑edge litigation practice
• Strong culture of collaboration and mentorship
• Significant associate responsibility and client exposure
• No formal billable‑hour requirement (most associates average approximately 1,800 hours annually)
• Hybrid work environment
• Exceptional retention and long‑term career opportunities

Proven Track Record

We have successfully placed three associates at this firm in the past five years, all from BigLaw backgrounds. Each reports high satisfaction with the quality of work, firm culture, compensation, flexibility, and professional development opportunities.

Compensation

Bonus: Excellent performance‑based bonus potential