Litigation Attorney

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing legal technology company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take on a varied set of contentious matters as the first attorney hired on a small team, carrying each case from the first client contact through to resolution. The work pairs hands-on case management with direct client dialogue and regular input on the internal software the team uses.

What you'll do

- Manage litigation matters independently, from initial client intake through discovery, depositions and settlement.

- Handle both defense and plaintiff-side matters across different practice areas.

- Front the conversations with prospective clients that open new cases and earn their confidence.

- Use the firm's internal legal software and share product feedback with engineers.

- Learn unfamiliar case types quickly as the practice takes on new kinds of work.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Several years of contentious case work, preferably gained at a smaller or plaintiff-oriented practice rather than solely at a large firm.

- Hands-on experience speaking with clients directly, such as running intake calls, handling engagement paperwork or discussing strategy.

- Bar admission in at least one U.S. state, with New York preferred.

- J.D. from an accredited law school.

- Skill at walking people without legal training through a plan and bringing engagements to a signed close.

- Able to run a matter end-to-end and work independently across different case types.

- Willingness to adopt AI-driven software in day-to-day legal work, plus real curiosity about startups and emerging technology.

- Based in New York and willing to work in person five days per week.

Bonus points

- Background in employment-side plaintiff matters, consumer protection cases or large group claims.

- Experience at a startup, legal aid organization or non-traditional legal setting.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: $140K to $180K

- Equity

- Performance bonus

- Flexible working hours

Location and work model

- New York, NY, United States

- On-site, in person five days per week

- Full-time

- Relocation considered for strong candidates