Commercial Litigation Associate

Stark & Stark is actively recruiting an associate attorney for our Hamilton, NJ, office to handle commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, be self-directed and detail-oriented, and have the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have an exceptional opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging but collegial environment.

Responsibilities: 

The position will be responsible for all phases of commercial, real estate, and creditors’ rights litigation, with an emphasis on drafting pleadings; conducting written discovery; taking and defending depositions; and handling oral motion hearings. Experience handling real estate lease disputes, equipment lease disputes, bank workouts, commercial foreclosures replevin actions and bankruptcy litigation is a plus.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A background in real estate litigation and creditors’ rights litigation is ideal; experience with real estate and equipment lease disputes is a plus.  
• Three to five years of experience in commercial real estate and/or creditors’ rights litigation.
• Must have three to five years of trial experience, including trying two cases to conclusion (first or second chair).
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Possess superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to multitask.
• Exercise judgment and the ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team.

Intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems independently.

Admission to the Pennsylvania bar is required. Admission to the New Jersey bar is a plus, and admission to the New York bar is also a bonus.

The Benefits We Offer:

At Stark & Stark, we offer medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits; health and wellness programs; and the opportunity to apply for remote work.

Stark & Stark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment:

Stark & Stark’s policy is to make employment decisions based on merit, ability, and competence. Except where required by law, employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or staff member’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic provided by law. Qualified minorities, females, veterans, and attorneys with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is also our policy to provide a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind, including that which is sexual, age-related, or ethnic.

Mansfield:

As part of its continued efforts to actively recruit and advance the recruitment, development, and promotion of diverse lawyers Stark & Stark is participating in Diversity Lab’s Midsize Mansfield Rule initiative. The Mansfield Rule is named for Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States. It measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for hiring, advancement, and significant leadership roles.

Under this initiative, we strive for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys from underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups, lawyers with disabilities, and/or LGBTQ+ attorneys. The Mansfield Rule initiative also includes a commitment by Stark & Stark to be transparent in our internal governance, particularly with our selection guidelines and job descriptions for firm management roles and committees.