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