About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead employer-side litigation matters from the opening of a case through final resolution, owning both strategy and execution. The role also involves advising employer clients on compliance and routine workplace questions while working with partners and fellow associates in a collegial, mentorship-oriented team.
What you'll do
- Run employment disputes end to end, covering individual claims and wage-related or class-wide defense.
- Prepare court filings, written arguments and discovery materials, and shape the overall case approach.
- Conduct witness examinations and represent clients in court, settlement sessions and arbitration.
- Act for employers in proceedings before government agencies.
- Investigate facts, evaluate claims and turn the analysis into practical recommendations for clients.
- Advise employers of different sizes on compliance and everyday workplace issues.
- Work closely with partners and other associates in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
- Optionally take part in business development through writing, webinars and client presentations.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Three to eight years of litigation experience defending employers in California workplace disputes.
- Experience on the defense side of individual lawsuits, class actions, or both.
- Proven ability to handle or substantially manage cases independently rather than only as a junior team member.
- A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a California law license in good standing.
- Solid command of California employment and wage law.
- Sound judgment, initiative and a collaborative style.
- A strong service mindset with prompt, proactive client communication.
- A stable employment history.
- Authorization to work in the US.
Bonus points
- Experience at a large law firm or a national employer-side boutique.
- Experience defending representative or collective actions.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 170,000 to 250,000 per year
- Performance bonus
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Signing bonus
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Paid parental leave
Location and work model
- Remote (US)
- Full-time
Skills Required
- Three to eight years of litigation experience defending employers in California workplace disputes
- Experience defending individual lawsuits, class actions, or both
- Ability to handle or substantially manage cases independently
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- California law license in good standing
- Strong command of California employment and wage law
- Sound judgment, initiative, and collaborative style
- Strong service mindset with prompt, proactive client communication
- Stable employment history
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Experience at a large law firm or national employer-side boutique
- Experience defending representative or collective actions
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.
