Case Investigation Attorney

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Help identify and build new litigation matters at the pre-filing stage, blending legal judgment, fact-finding and technology-assisted research. Partner with analysts, financial specialists and investigators to decide which opportunities are strong enough to put forward. What you'll do - Screen possible claims by studying company reports, regulatory documents, market trading behavior and financial information. - Run thorough fact-finding efforts, drawing on publicly available material and conversations with people who previously worked at the companies in question. - Apply AI and analytics tools to sift through large volumes of information and surface trends that sharpen the assessment of each matter. - Write internal case memos, damages estimates and concise client summaries. - Collaborate with monitoring, analytics, financial and investigative colleagues to pressure-test legal theories. Requirements What we're looking for - About 5 years of securities litigation practice, with hands-on courtroom or case experience to gauge the strength of a matter (4 years may be considered for outstanding candidates). - A background at a well-regarded law firm, whether on the plaintiff side or the defense side of securities work. - A JD from an accredited law school; a top-ranked school is preferred but flexible when experience and firm background are strong. - The skill to interpret public company reporting and market data in order to spot potential fraud. - Comfort using AI or analytics-based tools in legal research or when working with big datasets. - An inquisitive, inventive and analytical mindset that goes beyond routine process. - A sincere desire to do plaintiff-side work for institutional clients. - A steady employment history. - Residence in San Francisco or Boston, and the ability to be in the office three set days each week. Bonus points - Prior exposure to early-stage case development rather than only active litigation. - Understanding of damages and causation concepts used in investor claims. - Defense-side attorneys excited to switch to plaintiff-side work are strongly encouraged to apply. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 160,000 to 220,000 per year - Equity Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States or Boston, MA, United States - Hybrid, 3 days in office per week (Tue/Wed/Thu) - Full-time