Raydar
Litigation Associate
$154K–$165K
Madison, New Jersey · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 3 to 5 years of post-JD experience in civil defense litigation.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
About the job
Manage civil defense cases from initial filings through trial readiness, appear in court, and advise on insurance coverage.
What you'll do
- Handle case phases, including filings, evidence exchange, contested motions, and trial preparation.
- Take and defend witness depositions; appear in court on own cases.
- Manage a personal caseload and advise on insurance policy coverage.
What they ask for
- 3 to 5 years of post-JD civil defense litigation experience.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active New Jersey bar admission.
- Experience owning matters end to end, including depositions, evidence exchange, court appearances, and dispositive motion drafting.
- Ability to interpret insurance policies and contracts under state law and analyze insurers’ duties to defend and pay.
Nice to have
- Dedicated insurance coverage work, including opinions and declaratory judgment actions.
- Experience with management, professional, or cyber liability lines; first-chair trial or arbitration experience.
Pay
USD 154,000 to 165,000 per year (base salary)
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