Litigation Associate

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take ownership of a full docket of complex defense-side litigation, from discovery and expert work through motion practice and court appearances. The role includes client communication with insurers, advising on related regulatory questions, and working alongside partners, with a supported route toward partnership.

What you'll do

• Run a full caseload of complex professional liability defense matters with minimal oversight.
• Conduct depositions, engage and coordinate expert witnesses, and appear in court.
• Provide guidance on related healthcare regulatory questions such as licensure and risk.
• Prepare motions and keep insurance clients informed throughout each matter.
• Direct every stage of litigation from intake through resolution.
• Partner with colleagues across the firm and build strong working relationships.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Roughly 3 to 5 years of litigation experience, with some flexibility for an outstanding candidate.
• A career focused mainly on defending medical professional liability claims.
• Proven independence in handling case files, questioning witnesses and working with experts.
• A JD from an accredited US law school.
• Admission to the New Hampshire bar, or eligibility to gain it through reciprocity or by taking the exam.
• Clear, demonstrable connections to New Hampshire.
• A collaborative style and a preference for balance in life over maximizing earnings.
• No history of representing claimants in this area of law.

Bonus points

• Prior experience at a law firm elsewhere in northern New England or Massachusetts.
• Previous work on the in-house side for a healthcare provider or insurer.
• Licensure in a neighboring New England state.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 115,000 to 125,000 per year
• Equity

Location and work model

• Concord, NH, United States
• Hybrid
• Full-time