NYC Landlord-Tenant Litigation Associate

Outerbridge Law P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,760 - 275,520; Full time

Job summary

Outerbridge Law P.C. is seeking a sharp, motivated Associate Attorney to join our New York City practice. The ideal candidate is intelligent, dependable, and capable of managing assignments independently with minimal supervision.

This position requires regular in‑person court appearances throughout all five boroughs of New York City. The Associate will handle landlord-tenant and housing litigation matters, draft pleadings and motions, conduct legal research, prepare for hearings and trials, and

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and good standing
• Minimum 3 years of experience in landlord-tenant matters
• Landlord-tenant or housing litigation experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and case-management skills
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance of New York City
• Must be available for full-time employment and able to begin promptly
• Must be willing and able to appear in person in all five boroughs

Responsibilities

• Appear in Housing Court and other courts throughout all five boroughs
• Handle landlord-tenant and housing litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, affirmations, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare for hearings, conferences, and trials
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Manage deadlines and assigned matters independently
• Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively on behalf of clients

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical reasoning

Time management

Education

Admitted to NY State Bar

Job description

Outerbridge Law P.C. is seeking a sharp, motivated Associate Attorney to join our New York City practice. The ideal candidate is intelligent, dependable, and capable of managing assignments independently with minimal supervision.

This position requires regular in‑person court appearances throughout all five boroughs of New York City. The Associate will handle landlord-tenant and housing litigation matters, draft pleadings and motions, conduct legal research, prepare for hearings and trials, and