Commercial and Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

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.

Rivkin Radler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).