Litigation Associate Attorney

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. Requirements 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. Benefits 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