Media and Entertainment Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

401k & FSAs

Voluntary benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a midlevel litigation associate in Los Angeles to join its media and entertainment practice. The role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated disputes for industry-leading clients in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of cases early in their career. Responsibilities include defending claims across films and digital content, arguing in state and federal courts, drafting briefs,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience at a law firm.
• Excellent analytical and legal writing skills.
• A desire to own cases and maintain high standards for work product.
• Comfort working directly with clients and mentoring junior lawyers.
• A genuine interest in content disputes; prior media or entertainment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend copyright, trademark, idea-submission, and other claims against films, television series, podcasts, and digital content.
• Litigate defamation, right-of-publicity, and related claims in state and federal courts.
• Represent significant names in media and entertainment, including studios and production companies.
• Draft briefs, discovery requests, legal analyses, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Own cases

Mentoring junior lawyers

Media/entertainment interest

Education

JD from a accredited law school

Job description

A law firm seeks a midlevel litigation associate in Los Angeles to join its media and entertainment practice. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated disputes for industry-leading clients in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of cases early in their career.

Duties

• Defend copyright, trademark, idea-submission, and other claims against films, television series, podcasts, and digital content.
• Litigate defamation, right-of-publicity, and related claims in state and federal courts.
• Represent significant names in media and entertainment, including studios and production companies.
• Draft briefs, discovery requests, legal analyses, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience at a law firm.
• Excellent analytical and legal writing skills with a proactive mentality.
• A desire to own cases and maintain high standards for work product.
• Comfort working directly with clients and mentoring junior lawyers.
• A genuine interest in content disputes; prior media or entertainment experience is a plus.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to integrate into case strategy and client relationships early.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, and disability insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.