Landlord Tenant Litigation Attorney

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Landlord Tenant Associate for a housing court-focused role in New York. The candidate must have a JD from an accredited law school and an active New York bar, with housing court experience, including evictions and holdovers.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume defense practice with meaningful courtroom exposure, mentorship, and a compensation package in the $140k–$165k range plus benefits.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school required.
• Active New York bar admission required.
• Prior housing court experience including evictions, holdovers, non‑payment proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-volume landlord‑tenant defense matters.
• Appear in housing court and coordinate with senior litigators.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and argue motions.
• Manage caseload with attention to detail and organization.

Skills

Litigation skills

Court appearances

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Motion practice

High-volume caseload

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Landlord Tenant Associate | Housing court Required

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Trey Mattson

Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong reputation for representing property owners, management companies, and real estate stakeholders in complex litigation matters. The firm is known for its practical, results-driven approach and deep understanding of local and state landlord‑tenant laws. With a collaborative environment and a long-standing presence in the region, this company provides sophisticated legal services while maintaining a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to join a respected litigation team that is actively engaged in high-volume and fast-paced landlord‑tenant defense work. Attorneys at this firm gain meaningful courtroom experience early, including frequent appearances in housing court and close collaboration with experienced litigators.

Our client values professional development and provides mentorship, training, and the resources needed to grow as a litigator. The firm offers a collegial work environment, exposure to a broad range of real estate litigation issues, and the stability of an established practice. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for long‑term growth make this an attractive opportunity for attorneys looking to build a focused litigation career in landlord‑tenant law.

Job Details

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school


• Active bar admission in New York


• Prior housing court experience, including landlord‑tenant matters such as evictions, holdovers, non-payment proceedings, and related motion practice


• Experience defending landlords, property owners, or management companies preferred


• Strong litigation skills, including court appearances, legal research, drafting pleadings, and motion practice


• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

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