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. Experience taking depositions and managing large document reviews required.  Must be admitted in New Jersey and New York.

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 Securities

7+ years of general corporate and securities experience, including private placements, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting and corporate governance.

ERISA

7+ years of ERISA, executive compensation and health and welfare plan experience to support our employee benefits and executive compensation practice, with excellent opportunity for professional advancement. New Jersey bar required; New York bar preferred.

Health Care

3-4 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.

Securities Litigation 

2–3 years of commercial litigation experience.  Experience with securities litigation, arbitration, regulation, investigations, and FINRA strongly preferred.  

Securities Litigation

5–6 years of securities litigation, arbitration, regulation and/or investigations.  FINRA experience preferred.  

Staff

Entry Level - 1-3 years law firm, recruiting or human resources experience, including applicant tracking database management, new hire on-boarding, on-campus interviewing coordination skills, continuing legal education tracking and compliance, event planning and employee relations. Strong computer skills, strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail required. This position is for our Morristown, NJ office.

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
mbuckle@riker.com