Lateral Lawyers

From time to time Richards Layton hires experienced lawyers to add to our practice area groups. When these employment opportunities arise, we look for intelligent, motivated and well-rounded lawyers with a passion for the practice of law. Please see below for current lateral opportunities.

Available positions:

We are currently seeking a trusts and estates associate with two to four years of experience in estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, including drafting sophisticated estate planning documents.  Candidates should have excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and must be motivated and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.  Candidates need to demonstrate an ability to independently handle a significant number of matters of varying complexity and to work under pressure.  LLM degree in tax-related discipline preferred. Delaware bar is not required, but successful candidate would be required to take the Delaware bar exam at the first opportunity.  Please submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript to Joni L. Peet, Manager of Marketing & Legal Recruitment, at peet@rlf.com.