Associate Attorney - Landlord

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Extensive NYC landlord-tenant exposure

Direct courtroom exposure

Downtown Manhattan office access

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney - Landlord for our New York office. This on-site, permanent role focuses on landlord-tenant litigation in a sophisticated real estate practice, representing landlords, property owners, developers, and management companies in residential and commercial disputes.

Active New York Bar is required, with approximately 3–4 years of landlord-tenant or related litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Active admission to the New York Bar.
• Approximately 3–4 years of landlord-tenant, real estate, or related litigation experience.
• Represent landlords, property owners, developers, and management companies in residential and commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, stipulations, agreements, and other substantive legal documents.
• Appear in Housing Court and assist with matters pending in New York Supreme Court.
• Manage an active caseload while meeting court, client, and billable deadlines.

Job description

Associate Attorney - Landlord

$150000 - $180000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

NYC Landlord-Tenant Litigation Associate | $180K + Bonus | Sophisticated Real Estate Practice

A bit about us:

We are an established New York City real estate law firm representing prominent landlords, property owners, developers, and management companies throughout the five boroughs. Our attorneys handle residential and commercial landlord-tenant litigation, appellate matters, leasing, condominium and cooperative disputes, and related real estate matters.

Our team combines sophisticated legal work with practical business guidance for clients navigating New York's highly regulated real estate market. We are looking for an associate who wants substantive responsibility, direct courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to develop quickly within a busy and highly regarded practice.

Why join us?

• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Approximately 1,800 annual billable hours
• Direct experience representing major NYC landlords and developers
• Exposure to both Housing Court and New York Supreme Court matters
• Substantive legal writing and motion-practice opportunities
• Frequent courtroom experience
• Hands-on training and direct access to experienced attorneys
• Fast-paced environment with significant professional development
• Opportunity to build specialized expertise in NYC real estate law

Job Details

Active admission to the New York Bar

Approximately 3-4 years of landlord-tenant, real estate, or related litigation experience

Represent landlords, property owners, developers, and management companies in residential and commercial disputes

Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, stipulations, agreements, and other substantive legal documents

Appear in Housing Court and assist with matters pending in New York Supreme Court

Strong legal research, analysis, and persuasive writing skills

Manage an active caseload while meeting court, client, and billable deadlines

Fully in-office position in Lower Manhattan

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.