About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle complex shareholder-side litigation from filing through resolution, partnering closely with senior attorneys on strategy. The position centers on persuasive written advocacy, original legal thinking and ongoing research. It is a growth position on an established litigation team.
What you'll do
- Manage class action cases through every stage, from the initial complaint to final resolution.
- Prepare briefs, motions and other written legal arguments.
- Craft inventive legal theories to move cases forward against well-resourced opposing counsel.
- Contribute to case strategy as an engaged member of the team alongside partners.
- Track new developments in case law and apply them to live matters.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 3 to 4+ years of litigation experience in the securities field, gained at a large defense practice or a leading plaintiff practice.
- A track record of taking cases through pleadings, discovery, motion practice and trial.
- Hands-on class action experience rather than only broad commercial disputes.
- Outstanding brief writing, which is essential for this role.
- Sharp analytical judgment and dependable research skills in securities law.
- An inventive mindset that surfaces new arguments and overlooked issues.
- JD from a reputable law school.
- Real enthusiasm for representing investors rather than corporate defendants.
- Based in San Francisco or Boston and able to be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Bonus points
- Defense-side attorneys interested in moving to the plaintiff side.
- Familiarity with AI research tools and platforms.
- JD from a top-tier law school.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 160,000 to 220,000 per year
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA, United States
- Hybrid: 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Full-time