Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (PA)

About the role

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

• 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.

Benefits

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