Senior Litigation Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Manage a docket of business disputes from the first client meeting through trial in state and federal courts. The position blends hands-on advocacy with client service and developing your own client relationships, within a collaborative group supported by dedicated staff.

What you'll do

• Manage disputes at every stage, from initial client intake through trial.
• Write court filings, legal memoranda, negotiated resolution documents and mediation submissions.
• Prepare cases for trial and appear in court.
• Serve the firm's existing clients while building your own book of business.
• Collaborate with fellow litigators and support staff.
• Take on a leadership role in strengthening and growing the litigation group.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of litigation experience as a lateral hire who can contribute right away.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• Experience handling litigation at all stages in state and federal courts.
• A background in business disputes, ideally with creative-industry or intellectual property exposure.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Trial preparation and courtroom experience.
• An entrepreneurial, self-starting approach.
• Based in or willing to relocate to New York, and comfortable working with colleagues across time zones.
• Existing portable business of $1M to $1.5M.

Bonus points

• Prior experience at a mid-sized or large law firm with long tenure.
• California employment law experience.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 250,000 to 300,000 per year

Location and work model

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