Landlord Tenant Associate Attorney

NYC Tenants’ Rights Attorney Altagracia (Outerbridge); New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,760 - 275,520; Full time

Job summary

Outerbridge Law P.C. in New York City seeks an Associate Attorney to handle landlord-tenant and housing litigation, with strong research and writing skills. The candidate must be able to appear in court in all five boroughs and manage matters independently.

The role requires full-time commitment, in-person appearances, and timely drafting of pleadings, motions, and communications with clients and courts.

Qualifications

• Admission to NYS Bar in good standing.
• Landlord-tenant or housing litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and case-management skills.
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of New York City.
• Must be available for full-time employment and able to begin promptly.
• Must be willing and able to appear in person in all five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Appear in Housing Court and other courts throughout all five boroughs.
• Handle landlord-tenant and housing litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affirmations, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare for hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Manage deadlines and assigned matters independently; negotiate settlements and advocate effectively.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Outerbridge Law P.C. is seeking a sharp, motivated Associate Attorney to join our New York City practice. The ideal candidate is intelligent, dependable, and capable of managing assignments independently with minimal supervision.

This position requires regular in-person court appearances throughout all five boroughs of New York City.

Responsibilities

• Appear in Housing Court and other courts throughout all five boroughs
• Handle landlord-tenant and housing litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, affirmations, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare for hearings, conferences, and trials
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Manage deadlines and assigned matters independentlyNegotiate settlements and advocate effectively on behalf of clients

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and good standing
• Landlord-tenant or housing litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and case-management skills
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of New York City
• Must be available for full-time employment and able to begin promptly
• Must be willing and able to appear in person in all five boroughs

Compensation: $100-$200 per hour, commensurate with experience.

To apply, please submit your résumé, a writing sample, and a brief description of your landlord-tenant and courtroom experience.