Commercial Litigation Associate
Raydar
Commercial Litigation Associate
Raydar
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Raydar · Madison, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-15
Salary: USD 154,000–195,000
Workplace: hybrid
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle commercial litigation matters with a focus on construction disputes, working independently while collaborating closely with partners and fellow associates. The role covers legal research, written advocacy and case strategy within a hybrid, team-oriented practice.
What you'll do
- Manage construction litigation matters from start to finish with limited supervision.
- Conduct legal research and draft briefs and other court filings.
- Develop case strategy for construction disputes.
- Work with partners and associates across the commercial litigation practice.
- Carry a caseload in line with an annual billable hours expectation of approximately 1,900.
- Work in the office 3 days per week and remotely the rest of the week.
What we're looking for
- 4 to 8 years of post-JD experience with a genuine concentration in construction litigation, not just general commercial litigation.
- JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record; a transcript is required at submission.
- Admission to the New Jersey bar, or the ability to waive in within 3 to 6 months.
- A stable employment history without a pattern of short tenures.
- Ability to commute to the office 3 days per week and a willingness to work in person with the team.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Bonus points
- Prior judicial clerkship, especially in a state trial court.
- Background mixing product liability or insurance work with construction matters.
- New York or Pennsylvania bar admission.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 154,000 to 195,000 per year
Location and work model
- Madison, NJ, United States
- Hybrid, 3 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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