Senior Litigation Attorney

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Manage a docket of business disputes from the first client meeting through trial in state and federal courts. The position blends hands-on advocacy with client service and developing your own client relationships, within a collaborative group supported by dedicated staff. What you'll do - Manage disputes at every stage, from initial client intake through trial. - Write court filings, legal memoranda, negotiated resolution documents and mediation submissions. - Prepare cases for trial and appear in court. - Serve the firm's existing clients while building your own book of business. - Collaborate with fellow litigators and support staff. - Take on a leadership role in strengthening and growing the litigation group. Requirements What we're looking for - 10+ years of litigation experience as a lateral hire who can contribute right away. - J.D. from an accredited law school. - Admission to the New York Bar. - Experience handling litigation at all stages in state and federal courts. - A background in business disputes, ideally with creative-industry or intellectual property exposure. - Strong legal writing skills. - Trial preparation and courtroom experience. - An entrepreneurial, self-starting approach. - Based in or willing to relocate to New York, and comfortable working with colleagues across time zones. - Existing portable business of $1M to $1.5M. Bonus points - Prior experience at a mid-sized or large law firm with long tenure. - California employment law experience. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 250,000 to 300,000 per year Location and work model - New York, NY, United States - Hybrid, approximately 3 days per week in the office - Full-time