Real Estate Litigation Associate

Eden Rose USA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Rose USA, a leading real estate law firm in New York City, seeks a Real Estate Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join a sophisticated practice. You will represent landlords, owners, and developers in complex disputes in state and federal courts, with meaningful client contact and long-term career growth.

The role involves handling cases from discovery through trial, drafting motions, taking depositions, managing e-discovery, and developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate litigation experience; exceptionally strong four-year candidates may be considered.
• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience representing commercial landlords, owners, or developers.
• Strong knowledge of New York civil practice and procedure.
• Excellent legal writing and advocacy skills.
• Experience with e-discovery and complex document productions.
• Experience at a recognized real estate or litigation-focused firm is a plus.
• Prior real estate industry experience, such as property management or brokerage, is highly valued.
• Two unredacted writing samples required.

Responsibilities

• Handling cases from discovery through trial, arbitration, or settlement
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Managing discovery, e-discovery, and document productions
• Preparing witnesses for hearings, depositions, and trial
• Handling commercial landlord-tenant disputes, lease enforcement, contract and construction disputes, and other real estate litigation
• Negotiating practical, business-focused settlements
• Developing client relationships and, where applicable, building a book of business

Skills

Real estate litigation

Legal writing

E-discovery

Advocacy

Client relations

Education

New York State Bar admission

Job description

We’re looking for a Real Estate Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join a leading real estate law firm in New York City. This is a great opportunity for an experienced litigator who wants sophisticated work, meaningful client contact, and a long-term career with a stable, highly regarded firm.

The Role

You’ll represent commercial landlords, owners, and developers in complex real estate disputes in New York state and federal courts. You’ll have the opportunity to manage matters with significant independence while working alongside an experienced litigation team.

• Handling cases from discovery through trial, arbitration, or settlement
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Managing discovery, e-discovery, and document productions
• Preparing witnesses for hearings, depositions, and trial
• Handling commercial landlord-tenant disputes, lease enforcement, contract and construction disputes, and other real estate litigation
• Negotiating practical, business-focused settlements
• Developing client relationships and, where applicable, building a book of business

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of real estate litigation experience; exceptionally strong four-year candidates may be considered
• Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing
• Experience representing commercial landlords, owners, or developers
• Strong knowledge of New York civil practice and procedure
• Excellent legal writing and advocacy skills
• Experience with e-discovery and complex document productions
• Experience at a recognized real estate or litigation-focused firm is a plus
• Prior real estate industry experience, such as property management or brokerage, is highly valued
• Two unredacted writing samples required

We’re particularly interested in attorneys who have built their careers with stability and purpose. Frequent moves or multiple short tenures will require explanation, although legitimate circumstances such as mergers or partner moves will absolutely be considered.

Compensation & Work Arrangement:

• $220,000–$250,000 base salary, depending on experience and value
• 1,800 billable-hour requirement
• Compensation is not lockstep, and the firm is open to negotiating for the right candidate
• NYC-based, with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office
• Candidates with a $500K+ portable book of business may also be considered for a Member/Partner-level opportunity.

If you’re an experienced real estate litigator looking for sophisticated work, strong client exposure, and a firm where attorneys tend to build long careers, we’d like to hear from you.