Litigation Associate

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Run a personal caseload of business disputes with a high degree of independence, covering everything from discovery to hearings. Partner closely with several senior attorneys and clients in a lean, collaborative group, and take real ownership of each matter.

What you'll do

• Lead business dispute matters through every stage with considerable independence.
• Conduct and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Write and present pretrial motions before trial-level courts at both the state and federal level.
• Prepare witnesses and lead the courtroom team at hearings and other proceedings.
• Collaborate directly with several partners and clients on a range of cases.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 5 to 7 years of civil litigation experience with genuine time in the courtroom.
• A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and a license to practice in New York.
• Familiarity with procedures in both local state courts and federal courts.
• A record of independently handling depositions and preparing and presenting both discovery and dispositive motions.
• Experience leading hearings, arbitrations or trials, along with witness preparation.
• Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills and a strong academic background.
• Self-starter who takes charge of cases and is productive from the first day.
• Willingness to provide a writing sample with the application.

Bonus points

• Experience at a small or mid-size firm rather than a very large one.
• Working knowledge of common legal research platforms.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 250,000 to 280,000 per year

Location and work model

• New York, NY, United States
• Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
• Full-time