Careers
Join a trial-focused litigation firm with 30+ years of courtroom experience
Starkman & Zhang is not a general practice firm. We are a litigation boutique — our lawyers go to court, conduct examinations, argue motions, and try cases. If you want to build real litigation skills rather than review documents in a back office, this is the right place.
Our team regularly appears before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Commercial List, the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, and various tribunals. We handle commercial disputes, construction liens, real estate litigation, shareholder conflicts, and international arbitration across the Greater Toronto Area.
Open Positions
Legal Assistant / Junior Associate
Great opportunity early in your legal career: learn litigation hands-on and take on meaningful work in a fast-paced practice. Fluency in Mandarin is a must.
Markham, ON (Hwy 7 & 404) • Full-time
View position & apply →Urgent HiringAssociate Lawyer
Run your own files, argue motions, conduct discoveries, and appear in court from day one — with direct mentorship from senior litigators.
Markham, ON (Hwy 7 & 404) • Full-time
View position & apply →Urgent HiringArticling Student
Learn litigation by doing it: draft pleadings and factums on real files, attend court, discoveries, mediations, and trials.
Markham, ON (Hwy 7 & 404) • Full-time
View position & apply →Why Join Starkman & Zhang
Real Courtroom Experience
You will be in court regularly — not stuck behind a desk. Our lawyers appear before the Superior Court, Court of Appeal, and tribunals on a weekly basis.
Direct Mentorship
Work directly with Paul Starkman (30+ years) and Calvin Zhang. No layers of associates between you and senior litigators.
Diverse Case Exposure
Handle commercial disputes, construction liens, real estate litigation, international arbitration, and shareholder conflicts — not just one type of file.
Competitive Compensation
Compensation that reflects your contributions, comparable to boutique litigation firms in the GTA.
Multilingual Environment
Our team serves clients in six languages. If you speak Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian, or Russian, your language skills are valued and used daily.
Convenient Location
Our office is at Highway 7 & 404 in Markham with free parking — no downtown commute, easy access from anywhere in the GTA.
How to Apply
Please email your resume to the address below. Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.
office@starkmanlawyers.com