Senior Litigation Attorney — High-Value Entertainment

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Origination bonus

Performance bonuses

Flexible compensation structure

Opportunity to work on complex, high‑価

Collaborative work environment

Long-term career growth opportunity

Job summary

The Beverly Hills boutique litigation opportunity is for an experienced attorney to handle meaningful cases in business and entertainment disputes. You will work directly with firm leadership, manage a diverse caseload, and drive matters from inception to resolution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of litigation experience, CA Bar admission, and strong motion, deposition, and trial skills. This on-site role offers a competitive salary with origination and performance bonuses and a flexible

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, in good standing with the bar.
• Active California State Bar member in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience at a law firm.
• Experience with motion practice, depositions, and trial or arbitration proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and state and federal court practice.
• Experience in business, entertainment, commercial, employment, real estate, IP, or other complex civil litigation.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters in California state and federal courts
• Manage all phases of discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for litigation proceedings
• Provide strategic legal counsel and communicate directly with clients
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings
• Handle crisis management matters requiring timely legal analysis and response
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex business and entertainment disputes
• Assist with client development and relationship building
• Mentor junior attorneys as the firm grows

Skills

Litigation experience

Motion practice

Depositions

Trial/arb experience

Legal writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Case management

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California State Bar admission

Job description

The Beverly Hills boutique litigation opportunity is for an experienced attorney to handle meaningful cases in business and entertainment disputes. You will work directly with firm leadership, manage a diverse caseload, and drive matters from inception to resolution.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of litigation experience, CA Bar admission, and strong motion, deposition, and trial skills. This on-site role offers a competitive salary with origination and performance bonuses and a flexible