Associate Attorney - Landlord

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Job summary

Jobot, a sophisticated New York City real estate practice, seeks an NYC Landlord-Tenant Litigation Associate for a high-stakes, in-office role in Lower Manhattan. You will handle residential and commercial disputes with exposure to Housing Court and New York Supreme Court, and work closely with experienced attorneys to develop quickly.

Required: NY Bar admission and ~3–4 years of related litigation. The position offers a discretionary year-end bonus and opportunities for substantive legal

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent landlords and property owners in residential and commercial disputes.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Appear in Housing Court and NY Supreme Court matters.
• Maintain an active caseload and meet deadlines.
• Work fully in-office in Lower Manhattan.
• Provide strong legal research and persuasive writing.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Persuasive writing

Court appearances

Job description

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

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

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

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.

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.