Litigation Associate

Limitless Workforce; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Bonus structure

Immediate courtroom exposure

Job summary

A leading New York City real estate litigation platform seeks a litigation associate with strong Housing Court experience to manage cases independently. The role involves courtroom appearances and handling various litigation matters. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of real estate litigation experience, and be admitted to practice in New York. There is significant opportunity for case ownership and broader exposure to litigation, supported by competitive base compensation and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of real estate litigation experience required.
• Admitted in New York and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage summary proceedings from commencement through resolution.
• Appear regularly in NYC Housing Court with full ownership of matters.
• Draft motions, pleadings, stipulations, and settlement agreements.

Skills

Real estate litigation experience

NYC Housing Court experience

Independently manage a full caseload

Job description

New York, NY | Hybrid

Base: $170,000+ + bonus

A leading New York City real estate litigation platform is adding a litigation associate with strong Housing Court experience to its owner-side practice.

This is a hands‑on courtroom role offering immediate responsibility and consistent appearances, designed for attorneys who want to actively manage cases while building toward broader litigation exposure over time.

The Role

• Independently manage summary proceedings from commencement through resolution
• Appear regularly in NYC Housing Court with full ownership of matters
• Draft motions, pleadings, stipulations, and settlement agreements
• Handle non-payment, holdover, nuisance, and regulatory matters
• Support Supreme Court litigation as part of broader case strategy

Background

• 4+ years of real estate litigation experience
• Strong NYC Housing Court experience is required
• Ability to independently manage a full caseload
• Experience representing landlords, owners, or managing agents
• Admitted in New York and in good standing
• Portable business is not required.

Why This Role

• Immediate courtroom exposure and case ownership
• Sophisticated owner‑side client base
• Consistent pipeline of active matters
• Opportunity to expand into Supreme Court and broader litigation work over time
• Competitive base compensation with bonus