Litigation Associate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Produce written advocacy for litigation attorneys, covering motions at every stage of a case as well as appellate work. The position combines legal research, issue analysis and strategic input on contested matters, with a chance to argue before appellate courts.

What you'll do

- Write early-stage motions and opposing papers, such as challenges to pleadings, discovery disputes and requests for summary resolution.

- Put together materials for trial, including evidentiary motions, briefs for the court and proposed instructions for the jury.

- Prepare motions filed after a verdict, covering requests for a retrial and claims for recovery of legal fees.

- Research difficult legal questions and offer strategic advice to litigators and clients.

- Evaluate approaches to trial-level and appellate strategy.

- Handle appeals and take part in oral argument with seasoned appellate lawyers.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- A law degree and current, good-standing licensure to practice in California.

- Two or more years of experience at a civil defense practice, ideally outside the largest national firms.

- A track record of writing motions, opposition papers or appellate briefs.

- Outstanding research and writing skills, with a writing sample available on request.

- Command of California civil procedure and the substantive law that arises in litigation.

- Sharp analytical skills for identifying issues in complex cases.

- Ability to meet an annual billable target of 1,920 hours.

- Based in, or willing to work from, one of the listed California cities on a hybrid schedule.

Bonus points

- A prior judicial clerkship or externship.

- Background as a criminal defense lawyer.

- Law journal participation or substantial writing experience.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 130,000 to 185,000 per year

Location and work model

- Los Angeles, Costa Mesa or San Francisco, California, United States

- Hybrid, with remote work flexibility

- Full-time