Careers: Opportunities at Riker
Riker Danzig offers attorneys the breadth and quality of a New York City law practice, with an important advantage: an agreeable way of life. Our lawyers have manageable working hours, substantial responsibility early on in their careers, residential and recreational benefits, and a high degree of visibility in the community. This combination of quality of work and life is what makes Riker Danzig unique.
Riker Danzig seeks well-rounded, personable individuals whose superior academic achievements and activities, writing skills, and diversified background and interests will yield exceptional leadership and ability.
Our Current Openings Available
All positions are for our Morristown office unless otherwise stated.
Attorneys
All candidates must possess strong academic credentials and demonstrable writing skills.
Commercial Litigation
3-5 years of litigation experience. Complex commercial/class action and construction litigation experience is a plus. Must be admitted in New Jersey and New York.
Corporate
4-7 years of experience in corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, corporate governance and securities offerings. NJ and/or NY bar admission required.
Corporate Securities
7+ years of general corporate and securities experience, including private placements, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting and corporate governance.
Family Law
5–8 years of family law experience for the Morristown office. New Jersey bar admission required. Family Law clerkship a plus. Strong legal writing skills required. Please have candidates submit an unedited writing sample with resume.
Governmental Affairs
2–4 years of litigation, land use and governmental affairs/regulatory experience. Prior government experienced preferred but not required. Must be admitted in New Jersey.
Health Care
6+ years of significant experience in health care regulatory and transactional work. New Jersey bar a must; New York preferred.
Insurance Litigation
3-6 years of insurance coverage experience. New Jersey and New York bar preferred.
Insurance Litigation
6+ years of insurance coverage experience. New Jersey and New York bar preferred. Would consider part-time or full-time.
Products Liability/Mass Tort
2-4 years of products liability/mass tort experience for our Morristown office. Pharmaceutical or medical device experience preferred. Must be admitted in New Jersey.
Products Liability/Mass Tort
5+ years of litigation and deposition experience. Products experience would be a plus. Must be admitted in New Jersey.
Real Estate
4-6+ years of real estate experience to support our broad-based practice and wide variety of clients. Significant leasing experience required. Riker Danzig’s real estate law practice spans the full breadth of the industry, from representing landlords, purchasers and developers in bull markets, to distressed tenants and financial institutions seeking workout advice in bear markets. New Jersey bar required; New York bar a plus. Part time would be considered for the right candidate.
Staff
Billing Coordinator
Experience in a professional services-oriented billing department or accounting office. Position involves electronic billing skills to support the Firm’s Litigation practice groups. Previous experience with hourly billing a plus. Also, previous experience in a law firm billing department a plus. Attention to detail, deadlines and simultaneous projects with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with attorneys and client/vendor representatives. The position is in Morristown; hybrid will be considered.
Helpdesk Support Analyst
Position requires in-depth understanding of hardware, software, server platforms, file servers and Windows 10 operating system as well as MAC. Candidate must have strong Microsoft Office 2016 + O365 experience.
Responsibilities
* Help users to resolve desktop hardware and software issues, including set-up of user accounts and related administrative duties (e.g., installing, upgrading, and supporting Mac and Windows desktop software and hardware)
* Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware related issues
* Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone or electronically
* Support Systems Administrators on day-to-day duties and routine maintenance
* Provide remote computer and hardware setup and replacement
* Perform remote configurations and equipment setup
* Track, log and route problems/requests and document resolutions
* Research questions using available information resources
* Stay current with system information, changes and updates
* Maintain mobile devices including Androids, iPads, and iPhone
Qualifications
* Tech Support or Help Desk experience (in a legal environment is preferred)
* Quick learner, strong/effective problem solver, team player
* In-depth understanding of hardware/software, server platforms, file servers, network infrastructure and monitoring, and Windows 7 & 10 desktop
* Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and problem solving skills
* Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
* Strong Microsoft, Apple, Windows experience
Please forward all resumes to:
Adriana Caronia
Recruiting Manager
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP
Headquarters Plaza
One Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07962-1981
direct: 973-451-8320 fax: 973-451-8665
irodriguez@riker.com