Litigation Associate Attorney
Raydar
Litigation Associate Attorney
Raydar
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Raydar · Chicago, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01
Salary: USD 115,000–185,000
Workplace: on_site
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own a caseload of plaintiff-side civil disputes, taking matters from the initial pleading stage to a final outcome, including courtroom advocacy. The work blends writing and arguing court papers, building the factual record and keeping clients updated, alongside seasoned trial lawyers.
What you'll do
- Run plaintiff-side matters end to end, covering pretrial discovery, contested motions and jury trials.
- Prepare, submit and argue court papers such as discovery motions, general motion practice and responses to summary judgment requests.
- Investigate the facts of each matter to establish fault and quantify losses.
- Keep clients updated and walk them through each phase of their case.
- Partner with fellow attorneys and legal staff to shape and carry out case strategy.
- Take on complex matters and grow your courtroom skills through mentoring from senior lawyers.
What we're looking for
- At least 3 years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience with significant courtroom exposure.
- A minimum of 3 civil jury trials tried to a verdict.
- Background at a firm representing plaintiffs rather than defendants.
- Proven ability to move cases forward independently from start to finish.
- A law degree (JD) and active, good-standing admission to the Illinois bar.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish.
- Solid command of state procedural rules and substantive law in this practice area.
- Empathetic, clear communication with clients throughout lengthy proceedings.
- Authorization to work in the US.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 115,000 to 185,000 per year
Location and work model
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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Raydar is an AI-powered talent acquisition firm that serves tech-focused organizations on a contingency basis, charging client companies only after a successful hire. It uses proprietary AI to identify a large pool of candidates and conducts a short 15-minute AI-driven interview (recorded and transcribed) before human recruiters review materials, provide interview prep, and assist with offers and negotiations. What sets it apart is the blend of automated sourcing and screening with hands-on human oversight and tailored client support. Its goal is to help organizations hire more efficiently by speeding up sourcing while maintaining thorough evaluation and negotiation assistance.
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