Commercial and Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP

$120K — $175K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active New Jersey State Bar admission.
  • Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience
  • Experience in commercial or trusts and estates litigation preferred.
  • Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth legal research to support litigation matters.
  • Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategies.
  • Participate in court appearances and negotiations.
  • Build and maintain client relationships through effective communication.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days in-office.
  • Congenial and fast-paced work environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
Full Job Description
Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience to join our Hackensack, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial litigation and/or trusts and estates litigation, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support litigation matters, including commercial disputes and trusts & estates litigation (e.g., will contests, fiduciary disputes, accounting proceedings, and probate litigation).
  • Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery demands, and settlement agreements.
  • Collaborate closely with senior attorneys to develop and execute case strategies.
  • Participate in court appearances, hearings, depositions, conferences, and negotiations.
  • Establish and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and advocacy, including with fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and business clients.


Required Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active New Jersey State Bar admission.
  • Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience, preferably including exposure to:
    • Commercial litigation (contract disputes, partnership disputes, bankruptcy litigation, class actions, securities litigation, consumer protection), and/or
    • Trusts & estates litigation (contested probate matters, discovery under SCPA 2103 proceedings, objections to fiduciary conduct, accounting disputes, or related Surrogate's Court matters).


Preferred
  • Prior employment at a premier law firm.
  • Completion of a federal clerkship.
  • Law review or journal experience.
  • Exceptional academic credentials.
  • Demonstrated excellent writing skills (writing sample required).
  • Proficiency in end-to-end case management and a strong understanding of litigation workflow.


Compensation

Annualized salary range: $120,000 - $175,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Congenial, fast-paced environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Hybrid schedule: Minimum 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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