Litigation Associate
Raydar
Litigation Associate
Raydar
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Raydar · Los Angeles, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-12
Salary: USD 125,000–180,000
Workplace: hybrid
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Manage civil defense matters from the opening pleadings through trial, working alongside senior attorneys. The position combines discovery, motion practice, case assessment and regular client updates, with mentorship and courtroom opportunities.
What you'll do
- Defend public sector bodies and their law enforcement personnel in civil liability disputes.
- Run discovery from beginning to end, including written requests, responses, and both taking and defending depositions.
- Prepare and argue motions and write case assessments for clients.
- Shape and carry out litigation strategy for each matter.
- Move cases through every stage, from responsive pleadings and plaintiff depositions to trial.
- Send clients timely, accurate updates and keep communication active throughout a case.
- Follow each client's case handling and reporting guidelines.
What we're looking for
- A law degree and a current, good-standing license to practice in California.
- Two or more years defending civil litigation, including pretrial motion work.
- Hands-on experience with depositions on both sides and with written discovery.
- Background advising or defending government bodies, municipalities or police agencies.
- Ability to evaluate cases and produce clear status updates for clients.
- Clear, confident writing and speaking, with ease dealing directly with clients.
- Capacity to reach the firm's yearly billing target.
- Located in, or willing to work from, the Southern California area.
Bonus points
- Past service in law enforcement or the military.
- Experience in criminal defense litigation.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 125,000 to 180,000 per year
Location and work model
- Los Angeles, Costa Mesa or Inland Empire, 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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