About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle significant commercial disputes for repeat business clients, covering motion work, discovery and court appearances, with a defined path toward leading matters and trying cases. The role offers growing autonomy and the chance to build a client book.
What you'll do
- Write and argue pretrial motions, both dispositive and discovery-related, before state and federal courts.
- Manage discovery from start to finish, including written requests and responses and both taking and defending depositions.
- Attend court hearings and appearances while working toward first-chair trial experience.
- Take ownership of individual matters with increasing independence on the way to a lead attorney role.
- Develop client relationships and bring in new business.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 6 to 8 years of commercial litigation experience at a reputable mid-size or larger firm.
- Active California State Bar license.
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Substantial motion practice experience, including the related hearings.
- Real estate litigation experience.
- A strong desire to build trial skills and ultimately serve as lead attorney.
- Living within commuting distance of the office and comfortable with a hybrid schedule.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 225,000 to 275,000 per year
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- Flexible scheduling
Location and work model
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Hybrid, 2-3 days in office per week
- Full-time
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