Litigation Legal Assistant

Friedman Williams; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams in New York City seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in the Landlord-Tenant Litigation Department. This role requires extensive NY landlord-tenant litigation experience.

You will manage matters from inception through resolution, prepare and file court documents in NYSCEF, maintain calendars, and coordinate with courts and vendors while handling a high-volume caseload with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of direct New York landlord-tenant litigation experience.
• Experience handling residential holdover and nonpayment proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of New York City Housing Court practice and procedure.
• Experience filing documents through NYSCEF.
• Strong client communication and case-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of residential and commercial landlord-tenant litigation.
• Manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct client interviews and gather documents necessary for case preparation.
• Prepare and electronically file court documents.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines.
• Coordinate service of process and communications with courts and vendors.
• Provide hearing and trial support.
• Manage and organize case files.
• Handle a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

NY landlord-tenant litigation

Case management

Client communication

Tools

NYSCEF

iManage

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant New York NY

Job ID: 21583

One of New York City’s leading real estate law firms, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its Landlord-Tenant Litigation Department. This position requires substantial experience handling New York residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters, including Housing Court proceedings from inception through resolution.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of direct New York landlord-tenant litigation experience
• Experience handling residential holdover and nonpayment proceedings
• Strong knowledge of New York City Housing Court practice and procedure
• Experience preparing and managing landlord-tenant litigation documents, including:
  • Predicate notices
  • Notices to cure
  • Notices of termination
  • Petitions
  • Warrants
  • Motions
  • Stipulations
• Experience filing documents through NYSCEF
• Strong client communication and case-management skills

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of residential and commercial landlord-tenant litigation
• Manage matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct client interviews and gather documents necessary for case preparation
• Prepare and electronically file court documents
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines
• Coordinate service of process and communications with courts and vendors
• Provide hearing and trial support
• Manage and organize case files
• Handle a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters
• Experience with iManage or comparable document management systems
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Candidates without direct New York landlord-tenant litigation experience will not be considered.