Litigation Associate Attorney

The Role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Produce written advocacy for litigation attorneys, covering motions at every stage of a case as well as appellate work. The position combines legal research, issue analysis and strategic input on contested matters, with a chance to argue before appellate courts.

What You'll Do

Write early-stage motions and opposing papers, such as challenges to pleadings, discovery disputes and requests for summary resolution.

Put together materials for trial, including evidentiary motions, briefs for the court and proposed instructions for the jury.

Prepare motions filed after a verdict, covering requests for a retrial and claims for recovery of legal fees.

Research difficult legal questions and offer strategic advice to litigators and clients.

Evaluate approaches to trial-level and appellate strategy.

Handle appeals and take part in oral argument with seasoned appellate lawyers.

What We're Looking For

A law degree and current, good-standing licensure to practice in California.

Two or more years of experience at a civil defense practice, ideally outside the largest national firms.

A track record of writing motions, opposition papers or appellate briefs.

Outstanding research and writing skills, with a writing sample available on request.

Command of California civil procedure and the substantive law that arises in litigation.

Sharp analytical skills for identifying issues in complex cases.

Ability to meet an annual billable target of 1,920 hours.

Based in, or willing to work from, one of the listed California cities on a hybrid schedule.

Bonus Points

A prior judicial clerkship or externship.

Background as a criminal defense lawyer.

Law journal participation or substantial writing experience.

Location And Work Model

Los Angeles, Costa Mesa or San Francisco, California, United States

Hybrid, with remote work flexibility

Full-time