The job, in the employer's words
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own a personal docket of civil defense cases and take them through every stage of the process, from early pleadings to resolution. The position calls for independent judgment and offers a defined route to higher levels of seniority.
What you'll do
- Run a large docket of defense cases involving injuries and property-related claims.
- Prepare and answer court filings, pleadings and written discovery requests.
- Take and defend depositions, appear in court and meet with clients.
- Support preparation for mediations and trials.
- Meet an annual billable target of approximately 1,950 hours, with quarterly bonus opportunities.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A current, good-standing license to practice law in California.
- A JD from an ABA-approved law school.
- Two to eight years of experience defending civil claims.
- Background at a defense practice carrying a full docket and handling every phase of the case, not only motion work; experience on the plaintiff side alone will not be considered.
- Proven ability to juggle 25 or more matters at once.
- A self-directed working style with little need for oversight.
- Based in California and available to work Pacific hours.
- No existing client book is expected.
Bonus points
- Hands-on experience with depositions, court appearances and discovery drafting.
- Experience with trials or mediations.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 130,000 to 170,000 per year
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
Location and work model
- Remote (US)
- Full-time
Benefits mentioned
- Compensation and benefits
- - Base salary: USD 130,000 to 170,000 per year
- - Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Location and work model
- - Remote (US)
- - Full-time
Requirements mentioned
- What we're looking for
- - A current, good-standing license to practice law in California.
- - A JD from an ABA-approved law school.
- - Two to eight years of experience defending civil claims.
- - Background at a defense practice carrying a full docket and handling every phase of the case, not only motion work; experience on the plaintiff side alone will not be considered.
- - Proven ability to juggle 25 or more matters at once.
- - A self-directed working style with little need for oversight.
- - Based in California and available to work Pacific hours.
- - No existing client book is expected.
- Bonus points
- - Hands-on experience with depositions, court appearances and discovery drafting.
- - Experience with trials or mediations.
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