Commercial Litigation Associate — Construction Litigation (Riker Danzig)

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Commercial Litigation Associate — Construction Litigation Focus Firm: Riker Danzig Location: Madison, NJ (hybrid — 3 days in-office) Experience: 4–8 years post-JD Compensation: $154,000 – $185,

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Firm: Riker Danzig
Location: Madison, NJ (hybrid — 3 days in-office)
Experience: 4–8 years post-JD
Compensation: $154,000 – $185,000

About the Role

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Riker Danzig is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4–8 years of experience and a concentration in construction litigation to join a well-established, team-oriented firm recognized as a Law360 "Powerhouse Law Firm" in New Jersey.

You'll join a 20–25 person commercial litigation group known for its collaborative culture, hybrid flexibility, and a fast, streamlined interview process. The firm is hiring one associate for this role.

Responsibilities

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→Handle construction litigation matters independently while collaborating with partners and associates
→Manage a caseload with approximately 1,900 billable hours annually
→Conduct legal research, draft briefs, and develop case strategy for construction disputes
→Work closely with 8–9 partners across the commercial litigation practice
→Participate in a hybrid work environment with 3 days in-office at the firm's Madison, NJ campus

Requirements

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4–8 years of post-JD experience with direct construction litigation concentration — not tangential exposure or purely general commercial litigation
Admitted to the NJ Bar, or able to waive in within 3–6 months
Stable tenure history — no pattern of job changes every 1–2 years
Able to commute to the Madison, NJ office 3 days per week
JD from an accredited law school with a strong GPA (a low GPA is a disqualifier; transcript required upon submission)

Prior judicial clerkship, especially with the NJ Superior Court
NY or PA bar admission
A mixed background combining construction litigation with product liability or insurance defense is welcome

What We Offer

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✓Salary: $154,000 – $185,000

✓Equity: N/A

✓Hybrid policy: 3 days/week in-office, Madison, NJ

✓Billable target: ~1,900 hours annually

✓Hiring count: 1

✓Visa sponsorship: Not available

✓Real hybrid flexibility — 3 days/week in-office, with some attorneys coming in less depending on workload

✓One-and-done interview process — all interviews happen in a single day, with no weeks-long rounds

✓On-site amenities — 24-hour gym with locker rooms and showers, plus free underground parking at the Madison campus

✓Professional development covered — the firm pays NY and NJ bar dues, CLE credits through PLI, and runs 2+ in-house programs per month

✓A 140-year-old firm recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and named a Law360 "Powerhouse Law Firm" in NJ multiple times

Background is purely employment law or an unrelated practice with no construction litigation
History shows a pattern of multiple moves every 1–2 years
Unwilling or unable to commute to Madison, NJ three days per week

Note: Key screening criteria — Madison, NJ on-site availability, construction litigation experience, salary expectations, and NJ bar admission/waive-in eligibility — will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.