Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (PA)

Stark & Stark; Hamilton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Stark & Stark in Hamilton, New Jersey, seeks a Litigation Associate for our Commercial Litigation group. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, self-directed, and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with professional growth opportunities.

The role covers all phases of commercial and creditors’ rights litigation, emphasizing pleadings, discovery, depositions, and motion hearings. NJ/PA bars required; NY a plus; remote work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Background in real estate litigation and creditors’ rights litigation ideal
• Three to five years of experience in commercial real estate and/or creditors’ rights litigation
• Three to five years of trial experience, including two cases tried to conclusion
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work autonomously or in a team
• Admission to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bars; New York bar a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial, real estate, and creditors’ rights litigation with emphasis on drafting pleadings, written discovery, depositions, and motions
• Experience with real estate lease disputes, equipment lease disputes, bank workouts, commercial foreclosures, replevin actions, and bankruptcy litigation is a plus
• Support the Commercial Litigation group in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and professionalism

Job description

Stark & Stark has a full-time opening for a Litigation Associate within our Commercial Litigation group, in our Hamilton, New Jersey office. 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

• 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 and New Jersey bar is required. Admission to the New York bar is a plus.

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.

Mansefield

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.