Litigation Associate Attorney
Raydar
Litigation Associate Attorney
Raydar
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Raydar · Los Angeles, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-12
Salary: USD 130,000–185,000
Workplace: hybrid
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. 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.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 130,000 to 185,000 per year
Location and work model
- Los Angeles, Costa Mesa or San Francisco, California, United States
- Hybrid, with remote work flexibility
- 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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