Commercial and Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP; Hackensack (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rivkin Radler LLP in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Commercial and Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney with at least 1 year of experience in litigation. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with senior attorneys. The role offers a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office.

We offer competitive salaries ranging from $120,000 to $175,000, alongside comprehensive benefits such as medical and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience in commercial litigation and/or trusts & estates litigation.
• Preferred experience includes federal clerkship or law review.
• Demonstrated excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Draft and prepare legal documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategies.
• Participate in court appearances and negotiations.
• Establish strong client relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Strong research skills

Writing skills

Advocacy skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Commercial and Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney

Hackensack, NJ, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Because a great law firm begins with great people.

At Rivkin Radler, we are always looking for professionals who share our passion for the law and commitment to total client satisfaction. 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.

The firm offers competitive salaries in addition to a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses and paid holidays.

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.
• 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).

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.