Securities Litigation Associate

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle complex shareholder-side litigation from filing through resolution, partnering closely with senior attorneys on strategy. The position centers on persuasive written advocacy, original legal thinking and ongoing research. It is a growth position on an established litigation team.

What you'll do

• Manage class action cases through every stage, from the initial complaint to final resolution.
• Prepare briefs, motions and other written legal arguments.
• Craft inventive legal theories to move cases forward against well-resourced opposing counsel.
• Contribute to case strategy as an engaged member of the team alongside partners.
• Track new developments in case law and apply them to live matters.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 3 to 4+ years of litigation experience in the securities field, gained at a large defense practice or a leading plaintiff practice.
• A track record of taking cases through pleadings, discovery, motion practice and trial.
• Hands-on class action experience rather than only broad commercial disputes.
• Outstanding brief writing, which is essential for this role.
• Sharp analytical judgment and dependable research skills in securities law.
• An inventive mindset that surfaces new arguments and overlooked issues.
• JD from a reputable law school.
• Real enthusiasm for representing investors rather than corporate defendants.
• Based in San Francisco or Boston and able to be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Bonus points

• Defense-side attorneys interested in moving to the plaintiff side.
• Familiarity with AI research tools and platforms.
• JD from a top-tier law school.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 160,000 to 220,000 per year

Location and work model

• San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA, United States
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Full-time