RKS is seeking litigation associates, generally 2018-2024 law school graduation years, to join our team in Manhattan (or in our Northern New Jersey office).
RKS is a premier litigation boutique dedicated to serving the investment management industry. Our clients include hedge funds, mutual funds, credit, real estate and structured finance funds, private equity, and other alternative investment managers. We focus on federal securities fraud and class action opt-out cases; shareholder, credit and debtholder rights actions; and M&A and valuation related litigation, on the plaintiff and the defense side. Ideal candidates will have excellent academic credentials, superior analytical, research and writing skills, exceptional attention to detail and client service, a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, good judgment, and a desire to achieve. Experience with federal securities and/or fiduciary duty law, depositions and motion practice, and/or financial industry knowledge is not required.
Junior and mid level litigation associates at RKS get immediate hands on experience in demanding cases. RKS associates will develop deep experience with securities litigation, valuation litigation, corporate governance, financial industry issues and norms, and every step of the litigation process from analyzing claims to trial and appeals.
Base salary $200,000-$250,000 depending on experience. Bonuses are discretionary and based on firm and individual performance among other factors.
RKS is an equal opportunity employer.
To be considered, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, academic transcripts, and writing sample to recruiting@rksllp.com. References accepted but not required.
