New York Evictions Associate Attorney

Baltimore County Bar Association; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company Paid Life and Disability

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401K with employer match

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Learning and development

And so much more!

Résumé du poste

Aldridge Pite, LLP is seeking a New York Evictions Attorney to handle a high-volume eviction caseload and provide legal guidance to clients. The ideal candidate will be admitted to the New York State Bar and possess at least one year of practice experience in New York, with eviction-related exposure preferred.

The attorney will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, represent clients in court, and stay current on NY eviction law changes and trends, including GCEL and Rent Stabilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Member of the New York State Bar, maintaining licensing and CLE requirements.
• Minimum of one year of experience practicing law in New York.
• Eviction, foreclosure, litigation, or title experience preferred, but not required.

Responsabilités

• Handle high-volume eviction caseload, provide legal advice, conduct legal research, draft complaints, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Represent clients in court hearings; prior courtroom experience is preferred.
• Stay current on eviction law changes and trends in New York; GCEL and Rent Stabilization knowledge is highly preferred.
• Educate clients regarding eviction law changes and trends.

Connaissances

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Time management

Client relations

Team collaboration

Independent work

Formation

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Outils

Case management software

Description du poste

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Aldridge Pite LLP has an immediate need for a New York Evictions Attorney.

Purpose

The Associate Attorney will primarily handle eviction matters for the firm. Prior eviction litigation experience is highly preferred. The Associate Attorney will utilize legal knowledge and experience as necessary to facilitate the eviction process on behalf of our clients. Must be licensed in New York. Additional bar licenses are preferred, but not required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for facilitating high volume eviction caseload, providing legal advice to clients, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents including complaints, motions and opposition, and discovery requests and responses.
• Representing clients in court hearings. Prior courtroom experience is preferred.
• Responsible for staying current on eviction law changes and trends throughout the New York. A working understanding of New York City’s Good Cause Eviction Law (“GCEL”) and Rent Stabilization laws is highly preferred.
• Educating clients regarding eviction law changes and trends.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Member of the New York State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements.
• Minimum of one year of experience practicing law in New York.
• Eviction, foreclosure, litigation, or title experience preferred, but not required.

General Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective advocacy, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and track multiple matters using the firm’s proprietary case management system.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting time-sensitive eviction deadlines and client expectations.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and resolve problems efficiently.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative, provide guidance to colleagues, and promote accountability and teamwork.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, and other team members.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong client relations and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

BENEFITS:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.