Landlord/Tenant Litigation Counsel

Herrick, Feinstein LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Herrick, Feinstein LLP in New York is seeking a skilled attorney with 7+ years of commercial and residential landlord-tenant litigation experience to join our Litigation team. The role involves handling a high-volume docket, advising clients, and motion practice.

The ideal candidate will represent landlords, condo/co-op boards, and management companies in a wide range of real estate disputes and must be admitted to the New York State Bar.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New York.
• 7+ years of landlord-tenant litigation experience.
• Experience representing landlords and condo/co-op boards.
• Ability to manage a high-volume docket and complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate a docket of residential and commercial landlord-tenant cases, including non-payment proceedings, holdovers, HP proceedings, and related housing disputes.
• Appear in Housing Court and other tribunals to represent firm clients.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery materials, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on condo and coop law, rent stabilization, regulatory compliance, and eviction proceedings.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams to ensure effective case progression.
• Stay current on changes in relevant laws, regulations, and court procedures.

Skills

Litigation experience

Landlord-tenant law

Court appearances

Legal research

Education

New York State Bar admission

Job description

Herrick, Feinstein's New York office is seeking a skilled attorney with at least 7+ years of commercial and residential landlord-tenant litigation experience to join our Litigation team. This role involves handling a high volume of routine and complex cases, including appearances in Housing Court and Supreme Court, client advisement, and motion practice. The ideal candidate will have experience representing landlords, commercial property owners, condominium and cooperative boards, and management companies in a wide range of real estate disputes. Experience with corporate governance, condo lien foreclosures, and general real estate litigation is a plus, but not required.

Applicants must be admitted in New York State. Applicants must have a desire to work on lean teams; gain hands-on experience with client contact; and strategize on all aspects of a matter.

Job Duties:

• Manage and litigate a docket of residential and commercial landlord-tenant cases, including non-payment proceedings, holdovers, HP proceedings, and related housing disputes.
• Appear in Housing Court and other relevant tribunals to represent firm clients.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery materials, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice to clients on matters involving condo and coop law, rent stabilization, regulatory compliance, and eviction proceedings.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams to ensure effective case progression.
• Stay current on changes in relevant laws, regulations, and court procedures.

The range of base salary* the Firm reasonably expects to pay for this role is $210,000 to $250,000. The actual base salary for this role within the above range will depend upon number of years out of law-school, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

*This range does not include other forms of compensation or benefits that may be offered in connection with the job.

Herrick, Feinstein is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, military/veteran status, disability, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other applicable characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.