Real Estate Litigation Associate

Hawkstone Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical insurance

401(k) with firm match

Professional development & CLE

Job summary

Hawkstone Search is partnering with a market-leading, exclusively real estate law firm in New York to recruit a NYS-licensed attorney focused on landlord-tenant and complex real estate litigation. The firm is consistently ranked by Chambers and Best Lawyers, serving owners, developers, investors and boards.

The role entails independently managing NYC Housing Court matters from filing through resolution, handling rent stabilization issues, petitions and related regulatory work, and representing

Qualifications

• Admitted to NYS Bar in good standing.
• Experience in NYC housing court landlord-tenant matters.
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academics.
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently and handle hearings/trials.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a docket of NYC Housing Court landlord-tenant matters, including nonpayment and holdover proceedings, from inception through resolution.
• Handle rent stabilization, DHCR proceedings, PARs and related regulatory issues affecting multifamily housing.
• Represent landlords, managing agents, investors and condominium boards, with exposure to related Supreme Court and complex real estate litigation.
• Argue motions, conduct hearings and trials, and negotiate settlements and stipulations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and notices, and contribute to business development through articles and client alerts.

Skills

Landlord-tenant lit

Legal writing

Motion practice

Negotiation

Client management

Education

J.D. degree

U.S. law school

Job description

Location:

New York, NY (Hybrid)

About the Practice

We are continuing to assist this market-leading, exclusively real estate law firm as they look to expand their team following our recent partner placement. Consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners for Real Estate Litigation in New York and by Best Law Firms in both Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation, the firm represents owners, developers, investors and boards in complex, high-stakes matters.

Their attorneys are also regularly recognized by Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America. The litigation group pairs deep landlord‑tenant experience with broader real estate strategy across litigation, regulatory and transactional work, so associates handle sophisticated disputes for institutional clients and develop into well-rounded real estate attorneys.

What's on Offer

• $175,000-$265,000 base, depending on qualifications and experience
• Hybrid schedule with two remote days per week, plus two additional remote weeks annually
• Summer Fridays, pre-tax commuter benefits and comprehensive medical insurance with firm participation
• 401(k) with a 10% firm match
• CLE offerings, professional development support and a collaborative, collegial culture

What You'll Be Doing

• Independently manage a docket of NYC Housing Court landlord-tenant matters, including nonpayment and holdover proceedings, from inception through resolution
• Handle rent stabilization, DHCR proceedings, Petitions for Administrative Review (PARs) and related regulatory issues affecting multifamily housing
• Represent landlords, managing agents, investors and condominium boards, with exposure to related Supreme Court and complex real estate litigation
• Argue motions, conduct hearings and trials, and negotiate settlements and stipulations
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and notices, and contribute to business development through articles and client alerts

What They're Looking For

• Landlord‑tenant litigation experience in NYC, with meaningful exposure to rent regulation and DHCR proceedings
• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with a strong academic record
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills (Supreme Court, Article 78, administrative appeals or appellate experience is a plus)
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and client management skills, with the ability to manage cases independently

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