About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle complex shareholder-side litigation from filing through resolution, partnering closely with senior attorneys on strategy. The position centers on persuasive written advocacy, original legal thinking and ongoing research. It is a growth position on an established litigation team.
What you'll do
- Manage class action cases through every stage, from the initial complaint to final resolution.
- Prepare briefs, motions and other written legal arguments.
- Craft inventive legal theories to move cases forward against well-resourced opposing counsel.
- Contribute to case strategy as an engaged member of the team alongside partners.
- Track new developments in case law and apply them to live matters.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 3 to 4+ years of litigation experience in the securities field, gained at a large defense practice or a leading plaintiff practice.
- A track record of taking cases through pleadings, discovery, motion practice and trial.
- Hands-on class action experience rather than only broad commercial disputes.
- Outstanding brief writing, which is essential for this role.
- Sharp analytical judgment and dependable research skills in securities law.
- An inventive mindset that surfaces new arguments and overlooked issues.
- JD from a reputable law school.
- Real enthusiasm for representing investors rather than corporate defendants.
- Based in San Francisco or Boston and able to be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Bonus points
- Defense-side attorneys interested in moving to the plaintiff side.
- Familiarity with AI research tools and platforms.
- JD from a top-tier law school.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 160,000 to 220,000 per year
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA, United States
- Hybrid: 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Full-time
Skills Required
- 3 to 4+ years of litigation experience in the securities field at a large defense practice or leading plaintiff practice
- Experience taking cases through pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial
- Hands-on class action experience
- Outstanding brief-writing skills
- Strong analytical judgment and research skills in securities law
- Inventive mindset for developing new arguments and identifying overlooked issues
- Juris Doctor degree from a reputable law school
- Enthusiasm for representing investors rather than corporate defendants
- Based in San Francisco or Boston
- Ability to work in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Familiarity with AI research tools and platforms
- Juris Doctor degree from a top-tier law school
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.
