About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle commercial litigation matters with a focus on construction disputes, working independently while collaborating closely with partners and fellow associates. The role covers legal research, written advocacy and case strategy within a hybrid, team-oriented practice.
What you'll do
- Manage construction litigation matters from start to finish with limited supervision.
- Conduct legal research and draft briefs and other court filings.
- Develop case strategy for construction disputes.
- Work with partners and associates across the commercial litigation practice.
- Carry a caseload in line with an annual billable hours expectation of approximately 1,900.
- Work in the office 3 days per week and remotely the rest of the week.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 4 to 8 years of post-JD experience with a genuine concentration in construction litigation, not just general commercial litigation.
- JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record; a transcript is required at submission.
- Admission to the New Jersey bar, or the ability to waive in within 3 to 6 months.
- A stable employment history without a pattern of short tenures.
- Ability to commute to the office 3 days per week and a willingness to work in person with the team.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Bonus points
- Prior judicial clerkship, especially in a state trial court.
- Background mixing product liability or insurance work with construction matters.
- New York or Pennsylvania bar admission.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 154,000 to 195,000 per year
Location and work model
- Madison, NJ, United States
- Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
- Full-time
Skills Required
- 4 to 8 years of post-JD experience with a genuine concentration in construction litigation
- JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
- Submission of law school transcript
- Admission to the New Jersey bar or ability to waive in within 3 to 6 months
- Stable employment history without a pattern of short tenures
- Ability to commute to the Madison, New Jersey office three days per week
- Willingness to work in person with the team
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Prior judicial clerkship, especially in a state trial court
- Background combining product liability or insurance work with construction matters
- New York or Pennsylvania bar admission
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
