Employment Associate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take ownership of an active docket of defense-side civil matters, working directly with clients and learning through close partner guidance. The work spans written advocacy, discovery, depositions and court appearances, along with support on mediations and trials.

What you'll do

- Run a docket of up to 20 matters from intake through resolution.

- Prepare pleadings, motions and written discovery requests.

- Conduct depositions and defend witnesses during them.

- Appear at hearings and counsel clients on case strategy.

- Assist with mediations and trial preparation.

What we're looking for

- Licensed to practice law in California and currently in good standing.

- Law degree from an ABA-accredited school.

- At least 2 years handling civil cases on the defense side, not for plaintiffs.

- Track record of managing a sizable docket of cases independently.

- Hands-on experience with both taking and defending depositions.

- Experience drafting motions and conducting discovery.

- Clear writing and speaking, with solid organizational habits for managing cases.

- Comfortable working independently with little oversight.

- Able to reach an annual target of 1,950 billable hours.

- Based in California and available during Pacific hours.

Bonus points

- Background in employment law.

- Exposure to other defense areas such as liability, toxic exposure, construction or insurance matters.

- Experience with mediation or preparing cases for trial.

Compensation and benefits

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

Location and work model

- Remote (US)

- Full-time