Litigation Attorney

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take on a varied set of contentious matters as the first attorney hired on a small team, carrying each case from the first client contact through to resolution. The work pairs hands-on case management with direct client dialogue and regular input on the internal software the team uses.

What you'll do

• Manage litigation matters independently, from initial client intake through discovery, depositions and settlement.
• Handle both defense and plaintiff-side matters across different practice areas.
• Front the conversations with prospective clients that open new cases and earn their confidence.
• Use the firm's internal legal software and share product feedback with engineers.
• Learn unfamiliar case types quickly as the practice takes on new kinds of work.

What we're looking for

• Several years of contentious case work, preferably gained at a smaller or plaintiff-oriented practice rather than solely at a large firm.
• Hands-on experience speaking with clients directly, such as running intake calls, handling engagement paperwork or discussing strategy.
• Bar admission in at least one U.S. state, with New York preferred.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Skill at walking people without legal training through a plan and bringing engagements to a signed close.
• Able to run a matter end-to-end and work independently across different case types.
• Willingness to adopt AI-driven software in day-to-day legal work, plus real curiosity about startups and emerging technology.
• Based in New York and willing to work in person five days per week.

Bonus points

• Background in employment-side plaintiff matters, consumer protection cases or large group claims.
• Experience at a startup, legal aid organization or non-traditional legal setting.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $140K to $180K
• Equity
• Performance bonus
• Flexible working hours

Location and work model

• New York, NY, United States
• On-site, in person five days per week
• Full-time
• Relocation considered for strong candidates