À propos du poste
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Litigate civil disputes in state and federal courts and administrative hearings, managing a varied caseload from intake through trial preparation. The role suits a stable litigator who can handle many matters at once and take on substantive responsibility early.
What you'll do
- Handle a steady stream of new civil matters from intake through discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.
- Manage several active cases at the same time.
- Draft and argue pleadings, motions and writs in trial courts, appellate matters and administrative hearings.
- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations and case law.
- Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel and negotiate resolutions.
- Provide occasional support on purchase-and-sale matters.
- Work alongside shareholders and attorneys while support staff handle administrative tasks.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Current, unrestricted California attorney licensure.
- Between two and six years working as an associate on civil lawsuits, spanning motion work, document exchange and hearing attendance.
- A consistent work history with a record of staying at each employer for an extended period.
- Polished brief-writing, shown by a courtroom-document sample supplied during hiring.
- A track record juggling a heavy docket and keeping several filing dates on schedule at the same time.
- Understanding of landlord-tenant litigation.
- Proficiency with standard office software and legal research databases.
Bonus points
- Background in neighboring property disputes such as zoning, agency proceedings, environmental rules or lease-based commercial conflicts.
- Experience with writs or appellate matters.
- Experience drafting litigation documents.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: $140K to $200K per year
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site, five days a week in the office (Monday to Friday)
- Full-time