Associate Attorney

The Role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take on a varied docket of civil defense litigation, guiding matters from start to finish under the mentorship of a partner. The work spans written advocacy, discovery and courtroom appearances, and suits someone who can run a full workload with little oversight.

What You'll Do

Defend civil claims involving property conditions, vehicle collisions and related liability exposure from intake through resolution.

Carry a sizable docket of active files at the same time.

Prepare motions, pleadings and written responses to discovery requests.

Take and defend witness testimony at depositions.

Attend court hearings and help get cases ready for trial.

What We're Looking For

Active New York bar license in good standing.

JD from an ABA-approved law school.

At least 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, ideally with casualty or liability matters.

Defense-side experience only, gained at a defense firm where you handled complete files rather than motion work alone.

Track record of juggling a high volume of open cases.

Ability to meet an annual billable hours target of roughly 2,000 to 2,100 hours.

Self-motivated, able to run a full caseload independently with minimal supervision.

A stable employment history.

Bonus Points

Admission in both New Jersey and New York.

Hands-on experience with depositions, hearings and discovery work.

Trial or mediation experience.

Location And Work Model

Syracuse, NY, United States

Hybrid

Full-time