Junior Litigation Associate Attorney, Commercial Real Estate

Executive Alliance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm based in New York City is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate Attorney to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to work on various aspects of commercial real estate litigation, including secured financing enforcement. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and must be admitted to practice in New York. The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance up to four days a week.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of solid experience in Commercial Litigation for Real Estate Litigation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities.
• Effective communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Independently handling all aspects of secured financing enforcement proceedings.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions and injunction papers.
• Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and appeals.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Client communication

Education

Admitted to practice in New York

New Jersey admission preferred

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Executive Alliance

Executive Alliance are pleased to represent our client, a rapidly growing New York City-based boutique Commercial Real Estate Law Firm that provides counsel for national and NY/NJ regional clients in practice areas including Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Lending, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Distressed Debt Transactions, Foreclosures, and Office, Retail and Industrial Leasing.

Position: Junior Litigation Associate Attorney, Commercial Real Estate — to work from their midtown NYC office with very close access to major rail transportation hubs in Manhattan.

Note: This is a hybrid opportunity with up to four (4) days per week in midtown and one (1) day remote.

Responsibilities

• Independently handling all aspects of secured financing enforcement proceedings
• Drafting and arguing dispositive motions and injunction papers
• Diligence related to the purchase and sale of notes and mortgages
• Preparing pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and appeals
• Handling State and Federal Court appearances and mediations

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent legal research and writing skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities, along with effective communication skills for client interactions, are essential. Applicants must be admitted to practice in New York, with New Jersey admission preferred.

• Experience: 3-5 years of solid experience in Commercial Litigation for Real Estate Litigation, with a focus on commercial mortgage foreclosure and other secured creditor enforcement.
• Education/Admission: Admitted to practice in New York; New Jersey admission preferred.
• Skills: Excellent legal research and writing, strong analytical and organizational abilities, effective client communication.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services, Law Practice, Real Estate

Note: This description reflects the opportunities and requirements for this specific role and does not include information about other postings.

EEO and Other Info

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.