Commercial and Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience to join their 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

Skills

• 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)
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid schedule: Minimum 3 days per week in the office and 2 days remote

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