The role, as published
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.
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.
Location and work model
- New York, NY, United States
- Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
- Full-time