Litigation Associate - Media & Entertainment (Sfo)
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Job Description
Media & Entertainment Litigation Associate Full-time | Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA
Salary: $225K–$290K plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus
About the Role A California Media & Entertainment Litigation team is seeking a midlevel litigation associate (3–5 years) who wants meaningful responsibility on high-profile and cutting-edge disputes at the intersection of entertainment, media, and technology. The role includes significant ownership of litigation workstreams, strong writing expectations, and collaboration with partners/clients on leanly staffed teams, with exposure across content formats including film/TV, digital content, and AI.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute core litigation tasks in complex matters, including discovery strategy and management (written discovery, privilege, depo prep/support, discovery disputes)
- Motion practice (procedural/discovery motions and other substantive briefing)
- Fact development and case support in fast-moving matters
- Draft and refine briefs and written advocacy with a demonstrated commitment to improving writing quality
- Support both litigation and counseling needs for media/entertainment/technology clients
- Work closely with partners and clients, taking on meaningful responsibility early
- Collaborate across teams and offices (notably LA ↔ SF)
Experience: 3–5 years of complex litigation experience
Work Policy: Hybrid — minimum 3 days per week in either the Los Angeles or San Francisco office
Visa sponsorship: Not available
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