Litigation Associate

Reed Recruitment USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

High-profile matters

Collaborative environment

Job summary

An established New York law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with at least five years of experience handling sophisticated real estate disputes and representing commercial real estate clients in New York state and federal courts.

Key responsibilities include managing complex real estate matters from inception through resolution, drafting motions, taking depositions, supervising

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in real estate litigation.
• Strong experience representing commercial landlords, property owners, developers, or other real estate stakeholders.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Thorough knowledge of New York civil practice and procedure.
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex real estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft, oppose, and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Oversee discovery, including document production, e-discovery, and discovery-related disputes.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial.
• Participate in trials, evidentiary hearings, and arbitrations.
• Negotiate settlements and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
• Handle lease interpretation and enforcement, property ownership and title issues, construction-related disputes.

Skills

Real estate litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy skills

Job description

Compensation: $220,000-$250,000 annually

An established New York law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with at least five years of experience handling sophisticated real estate disputes and representing commercial real estate clients in New York state and federal courts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex real estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft, oppose, and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Oversee all phases of discovery, including document production, e-discovery, and discovery-related disputes.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial.
• Participate in trials, evidentiary hearings, and arbitrations.
• Negotiate settlements and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
• Handle a broad range of matters, including:
• Lease interpretation and enforcement
• Property ownership and title issues
• Construction-related disputes
• Other complex real estate litigation matters

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in real estate litigation.
• Strong experience representing commercial landlords, property owners, developers, or other real estate stakeholders.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Thorough knowledge of New York civil practice and procedure.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-level matters in a fast-paced practice.
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation ranging from $220,000 to $250,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and sophisticated real estate litigation matters.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial legal environment with significant client exposure and responsibility.