Careers

Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for 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.

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.

Responsibilities: 

The position will be responsible for federal and state civil litigation, including contract claims, fraud, real estate, securities, employment, copyright/trademark, and other complex civil litigation matters.

Qualifications & 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 team.
• Intellectual 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.

The Benefits We Offer:

Stark & 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.

Apply for the Business Litigation Associate Position.

Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for an Associate for our Marlton, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and be self-directed and detailed-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging, but collegial, environment. With offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York, Stark & Stark is committed to bringing value to all our relationships.

Responsibilities: 

• The candidate will support personal injury cases, with limited oversight from other attorneys in the practice.
• Responsible for all phases of personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on drafting pleadings, engaging in written discovery, taking, and defending depositions and oral motion hearings and trial.
• Experience evaluating the merits of a personal injury claim, retaining experts, and providing guidance and counsel to staff and clients through effective communication.
• Provide timely and consistent updates on the status of cases and assignments to stakeholders, ensuring transparency throughout the process.
• Foster an environment of open communication by reporting milestones, delays, or changes in real-time to all relevant parties.
• Proactively address questions or concerns from team members or clients, ensuring clarity and alignment on assignment expectations.
• Work primarily in office, maintaining a physical presence to ensure in-person collaboration and engagement with the team.
• Communicate any scheduled outings, appointments, or remote work plans to supervisors and team members in advance, ensuring proper coverage and alignment on ongoing assignments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Five to seven years of experience handling personal injury cases is preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Must be skilled in negotiation and drafting.
• 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 team.
• Must be able to act with a sense of urgency while presenting a calm demeanor.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to problem solve independently.
• Must have trial experience or a strong interest in litigation.
• Admission in New Jersey is required. Admission in New York or the interest in barring in New York or PA is a bonus.

The Benefits We Offer:

Stark & 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.

Apply for the Personal Injury Associate Position.

Stark & Stark's Hamilton office is seeking applications from Investment management and Securities attorneys with exceptional credentials and a genuine passion for the law.

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor, identify, and advise clients on regulatory changes.
• Handle a wide range of matters related to investment adviser and broker-dealer regulatory and compliance topics.
• Provide compliance and regulatory support and guidance to a large and diverse investment advisory client base.
• Provide guidance on a full range of issues associated with investment advisers, hedge funds, and broker-dealers including regulatory/compliance matters, investment vehicles and industry best practices.
• Draft review and or revise advisory agreements and provide support on practical business matters.

Requirements:

Law Degree required; prior role as a law firm associate and/or with in-house compliance or legal department; work experience focused on RIA and financial services business.

• Be a member of the New Jersey Bar.
• 3+ years of related legal experience.
• Possess a working knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, and market practice governing registered investment advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds, private equity, and alternative assets.
• Provide prompt and professional service.
• Ability to produce outstanding written work.
• Possess the experience and confidence to interact professionally with senior management, clients, and clients’ representatives.
• Demonstrated track record of effectively solving problems to a successful resolution and have a willingness and ability to master new laws and regulations as they develop.
• Must have familiarity with laws and regulations governing the operation of UCITS funds; the Securities Exchange Act; and rules and regulation governing the operation of US broker-dealers, including federal and state securities laws and FINRA regulations.
• Must be skilled in negotiation and drafting skills.
• Possess superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exercise judgment and the ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team; and intellectual curiosity and the ability to problem solve independently.

The Benefits We Offer:

Stark & 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.

Apply for the Investment Management and Securities Associate Position.

Stark & Stark's Hamilton office is seeking applications from family law attorneys with exceptional credentials and a genuine passion for the law.

Responsibilities: 

• The position will support family law attorneys with a focus on divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, custody and child support related issues, relocation issues, college contribution issues, pre-marital agreements, domestic violence matters and adoption.
• The Associate will work directly with clients preparing legal documents, including petitions, motions, and affidavits.
• Writing and researching legal issues for briefs, pleadings, ascertaining experts and preparing and reviewing discovery.
• Provide guidance and counsel to clients through effective communication.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 – 4 years of family law experience.
• Strong analytical, drafting, writing, and research, skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work in a deadline driven practice is required.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to work independently, as part of a team and the interpersonal skills to interact directly with clients.
• Must be licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey. Pennsylvania admission a plus.

The Benefits We Offer:

Stark & 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 Employer

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 Rule

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.

Apply for the Family Law Associate Position.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

The candidate will work on purchase and sale transactions from inception through closing, including drafting and negotiating primary and ancillary documents for M&A and similar transactions and documentation of entity formation and equity sharing arrangements. The candidate will work closely with other attorneys and paralegals, correspond and communicate with clients’ business and legal personnel, and coordinate with attorneys across other practice disciplines.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of practice experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Should be a strong analytical thinker with a business mind.
• Strong academic record.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to interact directly with clients.
• Licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.

The Benefits We Offer:

Stark & 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 Employer

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 Rule

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.

Apply for the Transactional Associate Position.

Stark & Stark has an opening for an entry level staff accountant to support our firm in Hamilton, NJ. The ideal candidate is self-directed and detailed-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will have the extraordinary opportunity to continue their professional development in a challenging, but collegial, environment.

Responsibilities

• Record Journal Entries
• Prepare monthly Bank and other Account reconciliations.
• Support general accounting and finance functions including:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Billing
  • Collections
  • Bank Deposits
• Assist with maintenance of Client Matters relating to the Finance Department
• Assist in Budget/Forecasting preparation and review
• Prepare General Ledger Account Analysis
• Research, analyze, and resolve client inquiries
• Protect Firm value by keeping information confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
• Two to three years of Basic Accounting experience with a professional services organization
• Proficiency with Word and advanced Excel skills
• Motivated self-starter with high degree of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with Rippe/Surepoint preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software required.
• Previous experience interfacing with law firm or professional services partners and clients is a plus.
• Collaborative team-oriented work ethic.

Benefits We Offer

Stark & 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.

Stark & Stark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resource Coordinator is responsible a variety of HR administrative duties related to recruitment, onboarding, employee data management and overall functional support.

As an ideal candidate, you will have general knowledge of human resources as well as experience with general administrative duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, such as maintaining employee database, generating reports, archiving documents, and preparing correspondence.
• Support recruitment efforts through submission & maintenance of online job postings, scheduling job interviews and conducting reference checks for potential hires.
• Assist in the administration of our performance management program including reporting and communications.
• Participate in the development of HR policies and procedures and ensuring regulatory compliance, including government reporting.
• Coordinate and participate in onboarding and training sessions for new employees.
• Respond to employee requests and inquiries in a timely manner.
• Help to build and maintain a strong Firm culture by assisting in the planning of and attending volunteer programs and Firm Events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid customer service approach with flexibility to adapt to meet employee needs.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills.

Education and Experience

Required

• Associate degree in human resources or related field, but experience and/or other training/certification may be substituted for the education.
• 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources or administrative role.

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field of study.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Benefits We Offer

Stark & 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.

Stark & Stark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Stark & Stark is actively recruiting for a Legal Secretary in our Hamilton, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and detailed-oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform the legal support duties of client intake, gathering medical records and preparing pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, and motions.
• Professionally answer and handle phone calls and act as client liaison on practice matters.
• Manage the scheduling of conference calls with attorneys, mediations, court appearances with the clients, expert witnesses, other law firms, settlement conferences, oral arguments, and trials.
• Work with witnesses and other law firms to coordinate deposition and trial testimony.
• Handle miscellaneous administrative duties such as composing correspondence, proofing documents, copying, filing, faxing, mailing, and handling general office duties as needed.
• Process expense reimbursements as needed.
• Sort and distribute department mail.
• Handle other responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

• The right candidate will have at least two years of law firm experience.
• Experience in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury matters is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must.
  The ideal candidate will be self-directed and detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Able to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, judgment, confidentiality, professional and ethical standards in communications with both external and
• internal parties.
• Well organized and able to see an assignment through to successful conclusion.
• Self-directed; able to think analytically and solve problems with little direction.
• Able to demonstrate a customer service demeanor regardless of the person or issue at hand.

Abilities

• Mental reasoning ability to solve problems, make decisions, read, write, interpret, and organize data in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk viewing a computer screen for long periods of time, typing on a keyboard.
• Ability to comprehend information visually on paper and a computer screen.
• Ability to communicate via a telephone.
• Ability to multitask with disciplined time management skills.

Benefits We Offer

Stark & 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.

Stark & Stark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.