Landlord-Tenant Litigation Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Courtroom experience

Direct client exposure

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Landlord-Tenant Litigation Associate in New York, NY. The role handles matters in Housing Court and supports NY Supreme Court litigation, drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, and stipulations; representing owners in court.

This fast-paced practice offers hands-on responsibility and exposure to a range of real estate matters. The ideal candidate has about 3–4 years of landlord-tenant or related real estate litigation experience, is admitted to the New York Bar, and demonstrates

Qualifications

• Active New York Bar admission required.
• 3–4 years landlord-tenant or real estate litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing skills; courtroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle Housing Court matters and assist with NY Supreme Court litigation.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and stipulations; represent owners in court.
• Engage in fast-paced practice with hands-on responsibility.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Active New York Bar admission

Job description

Landlord-Tenant Litigation Associate

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

Well-established New York City real estate law firm is looking for a Landlord-tenant Litigation Associate with about 3-4 years of experience

A bit about us:

A well-established New York City real estate law firm is looking for a Landlord-tenant Litigation Associate with about 3-4 years of experience. The firm represents property owners, developers, and management companies throughout the metro area, with clients ranging from individual owners to large residential and commercial portfolios.

Why join us?

• Discretionary year-end bonus


• Hands-on courtroom and motion-practice experience


• Direct work with sophisticated real estate clients


• Exposure to both Housing Court and NY Supreme Court matters


• Significant learning and professional development opportunities

Job Details

In this role, you'll handle matters in Housing Court and assist with New York Supreme Court litigation. You'll draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and stipulations, and represent owners in court. It's a fast-paced practice with plenty of hands-on responsibility.

Requirements

• Active New York Bar admission


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


• Strong legal research and writing skills, plus courtroom or oral advocacy experience


• Ability to meet a 1,800-hour annual billable requirement


• This is an on site position

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