PA Litigation Associate Attorney
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
Stark & Stark is actively recruiting an associate attorney for our Newtown, PA and Hamilton, NJ, offices 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
Qualifications and Skills:
- Three to five years of experience in commercial, real estate and/or creditors’ rights litigation.
- Trial experience, including first- or second-chair responsibility in at least two cases tried to conclusion.
- Excellent research, writing, negotiation, drafting, and oral communication skills.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, collaborate effectively, and solve problems.
- Admission to the Pennsylvania bar is required. Candidates must also be admitted to the New Jersey bar or be eligible for admission to the New Jersey bar by waiver.
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.