Senior Associate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead employer-side litigation matters from the opening of a case through final resolution, owning both strategy and execution. The role also involves advising employer clients on compliance and routine workplace questions while working with partners and fellow associates in a collegial, mentorship-oriented team.

What you'll do

- Run employment disputes end to end, covering individual claims and wage-related or class-wide defense.

- Prepare court filings, written arguments and discovery materials, and shape the overall case approach.

- Conduct witness examinations and represent clients in court, settlement sessions and arbitration.

- Act for employers in proceedings before government agencies.

- Investigate facts, evaluate claims and turn the analysis into practical recommendations for clients.

- Advise employers of different sizes on compliance and everyday workplace issues.

- Work closely with partners and other associates in a supportive, team-oriented setting.

- Optionally take part in business development through writing, webinars and client presentations.

What we're looking for

- Three to eight years of litigation experience defending employers in California workplace disputes.

- Experience on the defense side of individual lawsuits, class actions, or both.

- Proven ability to handle or substantially manage cases independently rather than only as a junior team member.

- A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a California law license in good standing.

- Solid command of California employment and wage law.

- Sound judgment, initiative and a collaborative style.

- A strong service mindset with prompt, proactive client communication.

- A stable employment history.

- Authorization to work in the US.

Bonus points

- Experience at a large law firm or a national employer-side boutique.

- Experience defending representative or collective actions.

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 170,000 to 250,000 per year

- Performance bonus

- Discretionary year-end bonus

- Signing bonus

- Health, dental and vision coverage

- Life and disability insurance

- Retirement plan

- Paid holidays and paid time off

- Paid parental leave

Location and work model

- Remote (US)

- Full-time