Raydar
Litigation Associate Attorney
$130K–$185K
Los Angeles, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- Two or more years in a civil defense practice; ideally outside the largest national firms.
- Education
- Law degree
About the job
Drafts litigation and appellate advocacy, researches complex legal issues, advises on strategy, and may argue before appellate courts.
What you'll do
- Draft motions, oppositions, trial materials, and post-verdict motions.
- Research complex legal questions and advise litigators and clients on litigation strategy.
- Handle appeals and participate in oral arguments.
What they ask for
- Law degree and current California license in good standing.
- Track record drafting motions, opposition papers, or appellate briefs.
- Knowledge of California civil procedure and litigation-related substantive law.
- Able to meet an annual billable target of 1,920 hours and work hybrid from a listed California city.
Nice to have
- Prior judicial clerkship or externship; criminal defense background.
- Law journal participation or substantial writing experience.
Pay
USD 130,000 to 185,000 per year (base salary)
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