# Litigation Associate

> Raydar · New York, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01

**Salary:** USD 250,000–280,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Run a personal caseload of business disputes with a high degree of independence, covering everything from discovery to hearings. Partner closely with several senior attorneys and clients in a lean, collaborative group, and take real ownership of each matter.

What you'll do

\- Lead business dispute matters through every stage with considerable independence.

\- Conduct and defend fact and expert witness depositions.

\- Write and present pretrial motions before trial-level courts at both the state and federal level.

\- Prepare witnesses and lead the courtroom team at hearings and other proceedings.

\- Collaborate directly with several partners and clients on a range of cases.

## Requirements

What we're looking for

\- 5 to 7 years of civil litigation experience with genuine time in the courtroom.

\- A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and a license to practice in New York.

\- Familiarity with procedures in both local state courts and federal courts.

\- A record of independently handling depositions and preparing and presenting both discovery and dispositive motions.

\- Experience leading hearings, arbitrations or trials, along with witness preparation.

\- Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills and a strong academic background.

\- Self-starter who takes charge of cases and is productive from the first day.

\- Willingness to provide a writing sample with the application.

Bonus points

\- Experience at a small or mid-size firm rather than a very large one.

\- Working knowledge of common legal research platforms.

## Benefits

Compensation and benefits

\- Base salary: USD 250,000 to 280,000 per year

Location and work model

\- New York, NY, United States

\- Hybrid, 3 days per week in office

\- Full-time

## Apply

[Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/C0EF5A3550/apply)

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