Media & Entertainment Litigation Associate
hybrid•Los Angeles, San Francisco•$225k - $290k
About this role
DWT’s 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) consistent with DWT’s cross-office staffing culture.
About Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service. Those principles have remained constant even as the firm has grown to more than 600 attorneys in 10 offices coast-to-coast.
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What does Davis Wright Tremaine LLP pay for a Media & Entertainment Litigation Associate?
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP offers a competitive compensation package for the Media & Entertainment Litigation Associate role. The salary range is USD 225k - 290k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Media & Entertainment Litigation Associate do at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP?
The Media & Entertainment Litigation Associate role at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP involves DWT’s 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 i...
Is the Media & Entertainment Litigation Associate position at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP remote?
The Media & Entertainment Litigation Associate position at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP offers a hybrid work arrangement, with office presence required in Los Angeles, United States. This combines the flexibility of remote work with in-person collaboration.
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