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
Skills Required
- Law degree
- Current, good-standing license to practice law in California
- Two or more years of experience at a civil defense practice
- Track record of writing motions, opposition papers, or appellate briefs
- Outstanding legal research and writing skills
- Writing sample available upon request
- Command of California civil procedure and substantive litigation law
- Strong analytical skills for complex legal issues
- Ability to meet an annual billable target of 1,920 hours
- Based in or willing to work from Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, or San Francisco on a hybrid schedule
- Prior judicial clerkship or externship
- Background as a criminal defense lawyer
- Law journal participation or substantial writing experience
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.
