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Raydar

Defense Attorney (Associate)

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
130K-170K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
130K-170K Annually
Senior level
Manage a personal docket of civil defense cases from pleadings through resolution. Responsibilities include drafting court filings and discovery, taking and defending depositions, appearing in court, meeting clients, and supporting mediations and trials. The role requires handling 25 or more matters independently, meeting an annual billable target of approximately 1,950 hours, and maintaining California bar licensure.
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About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own a personal docket of civil defense cases and take them through every stage of the process, from early pleadings to resolution. The position calls for independent judgment and offers a defined route to higher levels of seniority.

What you'll do

- Run a large docket of defense cases involving injuries and property-related claims.

- Prepare and answer court filings, pleadings and written discovery requests.

- Take and defend depositions, appear in court and meet with clients.

- Support preparation for mediations and trials.

- Meet an annual billable target of approximately 1,950 hours, with quarterly bonus opportunities.


Requirements

What we're looking for

- A current, good-standing license to practice law in California.

- A JD from an ABA-approved law school.

- Two to eight years of experience defending civil claims.

- Background at a defense practice carrying a full docket and handling every phase of the case, not only motion work; experience on the plaintiff side alone will not be considered.

- Proven ability to juggle 25 or more matters at once.

- A self-directed working style with little need for oversight.

- Based in California and available to work Pacific hours.

- No existing client book is expected.

Bonus points

- Hands-on experience with depositions, court appearances and discovery drafting.

- Experience with trials or mediations.


Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 130,000 to 170,000 per year

- Quarterly bonus opportunities

Location and work model

- Remote (US)

- Full-time

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