Senior Associate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead employer-side litigation matters from the opening of a case through final resolution, owning both strategy and execution. The role also involves advising employer clients on compliance and routine workplace questions while working with partners and fellow associates in a collegial, mentorship-oriented team.

What you'll do

• Run employment disputes end to end, covering individual claims and wage-related or class-wide defense.
• Prepare court filings, written arguments and discovery materials, and shape the overall case approach.
• Conduct witness examinations and represent clients in court, settlement sessions and arbitration.
• Act for employers in proceedings before government agencies.
• Investigate facts, evaluate claims and turn the analysis into practical recommendations for clients.
• Advise employers of different sizes on compliance and everyday workplace issues.
• Work closely with partners and other associates in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
• Optionally take part in business development through writing, webinars and client presentations.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Three to eight years of litigation experience defending employers in California workplace disputes.
• Experience on the defense side of individual lawsuits, class actions, or both.
• Proven ability to handle or substantially manage cases independently rather than only as a junior team member.
• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a California law license in good standing.
• Solid command of California employment and wage law.
• Sound judgment, initiative and a collaborative style.
• A strong service mindset with prompt, proactive client communication.
• A stable employment history.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Bonus points

• Experience at a large law firm or a national employer-side boutique.
• Experience defending representative or collective actions.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 170,000 to 250,000 per year
• Performance bonus
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Signing bonus
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid parental leave

Location and work model

• Remote (US)
• Full-time