About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take on a varied docket of civil defense litigation, guiding matters from start to finish under the mentorship of a partner. The work spans written advocacy, discovery and courtroom appearances, and suits someone who can run a full workload with little oversight.
What you'll do
- Defend civil claims involving property conditions, vehicle collisions and related liability exposure from intake through resolution.
- Carry a sizable docket of active files at the same time.
- Prepare motions, pleadings and written responses to discovery requests.
- Take and defend witness testimony at depositions.
- Attend court hearings and help get cases ready for trial.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Active New York bar license in good standing.
- JD from an ABA-approved law school.
- At least 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, ideally with casualty or liability matters.
- Defense-side experience only, gained at a defense firm where you handled complete files rather than motion work alone.
- Track record of juggling a high volume of open cases.
- Ability to meet an annual billable hours target of roughly 2,000 to 2,100 hours.
- Self-motivated, able to run a full caseload independently with minimal supervision.
- A stable employment history.
Bonus points
- Admission in both New Jersey and New York.
- Hands-on experience with depositions, hearings and discovery work.
- Trial or mediation experience.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 100,000 to 130,000 per year
Location and work model
- Syracuse, NY, United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time