Commercial and Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP•Hackensack, NJ

1d•$120,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Rivkin Radler has approximately 250 lawyers, with offices in Albany, N.Y.; Hackensack, N.J.; Jacksonville, F.L.; New York City; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Uniondale, N.Y. The firm actively encourages equal opportunity through mentoring, training, professional development, and public service programs.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

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.

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.