Associate Attorney Landlord-Tenant & Litigation

Law Office Of Lawrence M Centanni PC; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Law Office of Lawrence M. Centanni, P.C. in Elizabeth, NJ seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join a growing practice focusing on landlord-tenant law and real estate transactions. The candidate should be highly organized, take ownership of matters, and thrive in a fast-paced professional environment.

The role offers meaningful responsibility, courtroom exposure, and long-term career growth within a well-established firm. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• NJ Bar admission in good standing required.
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience required.
• Litigation experience required.
• Real estate experience is a plus.
• Landlord-tenant experience desirable.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters, including court appearances, motions, hearings, and trials.
• Manage civil and commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Represent clients in negotiations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
• Assist with residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Independently manage assigned matters and meet deadlines.

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Starting Salary: $150,000

Law Office of Lawrence M. Centanni, P.C. is seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly organized Associate Attorney to join our established and growing law practice in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

The law office concentrates in landlord-tenant law, residential and commercial real estate transactions, litigation arising from them.

We are looking for an attorney who demonstrates initiative, takes ownership of assigned matters, and thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful responsibility, courtroom experience, and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Handle residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters, including court appearances, motions, hearings, and trials.
• Manage civil and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Represent clients in negotiations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
• Assist with residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Independently manage assigned matters, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law required.
• Active New Jersey Bar admission and good standing required.
• Litigation experience required
• Real estate experience is a plus.
• Landlord-tenant experience is desirable.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate deadlines, and manage multiple matters.
• Professionalism, accountability, initiative, and a strong work ethic.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $150,000 annually.
• Opportunity for performance-based compensation.
• Health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and substantial courtroom experience.

Why Join the Law Office?

The lawyers at the office are actively involved in litigation, negotiations, client representation, and substantive legal matters. We provide opportunities to develop professionally while working directly with experienced attorneys and clients.

We value attorneys who take initiative, exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, and take pride in their work.