Business Litigation Associate

Since 1933, Stark & Stark has developed innovative legal solutions to meet our client's needs. With experienced attorneys in more than 30 practice areas, and a philosophy of putting the law to work for our clients is the basis for building and maintaining our practice. With over 90 years of experience as a firm, and with a wide array of business practice areas and business litigation, Stark & Stark has served and continues to serve clients across a wide variety of industries. Our client list ranges from family-owned, individual, and start-up businesses to Fortune 500 companies, from professional service providers and non-profits to global manufacturers, distributors and retailers.Stark & Stark is currently seeking an Associate in our Business Litigation Group located in the Hamilton, NJ offices of the law firm. The ideal candidate will embrace the challenges of complex commercial litigation, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be self-directed and detail-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:The position will be responsible for federal and state civil litigation, including contract claims, fraud, real estate, securities, employment, copyrighttrademark, and other complex civil litigation matters.Qualifications and Skills:Two to four years of experience in federal and state civil litigation.Drafting pleadings, engaging in written discovery, taking and defending depositions and oral motion hearings.Strong research and writing skills.Must be skilled in negotiation and possess superior verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrate strong integrity and professionalism.Exercise judgment and the ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a tellectual curiosity and the ability to problem solve independently.Must be able to act with a sense of urgency while presenting a calm demeanor.Admission in New Jersey is required, and an additional admission in New York is preferred.BenefitsStark & Stark is committed to the health and well-being of its staff members. The firm offers a full range of benefits, including traditional major medical and hospitalization coverage, a prescription plan, a dental plan, a vision plan, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, a profit sharing, and a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, and paid holidays.Equal Opportunity EmployerStark & 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 RuleAs 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 andor ethnic groups, lawyers with disabilities, andor 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.

Created: 2024-11-02