Raydar
Litigation Associate
$154K–$185K
Madison, New Jersey · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 4 to 8 years of post-JD experience.
- Education
- JD
About the job
Represents institutional lenders and financial firms in state and federal disputes, managing cases through trial preparation and coordinating parallel regulatory inquiries.
What you'll do
- Manage litigation from pleadings and discovery through motions, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Coordinate regulatory inquiries that overlap with court cases and collaborate with senior attorneys.
- Support business development, including opportunities to bring in new clients.
What they ask for
- Primary focus on defense-side litigation for banks and similar institutions, with hands-on case responsibility.
- JD and strong academic record; submit a writing sample.
- Fluency in relevant consumer lending, securities, and regulatory rules.
- Active New Jersey bar admission, or another state's admission with ability to waive in within about six months; work in office 3 days per week.
Nice to have
- Prior in-house legal experience at a financial institution, returning to private practice.
- Lateral experience at a defense firm with a relevant litigation group, a judicial clerkship, or experience managing court and regulatory proceedings side by side.
Pay
USD 154,000 to 185,000 per year (base salary)
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