Real Estate Litigation Associate — Own Your Cases

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 175.000 - 250.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary in the range $175k–$250k

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Paid time off: 15 days vacation + 40 h

NYC Bar membership with CLE Passport

Career development & mentorship

Zusammenfassung

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC in New York City seeks an Associate Attorney – Real Estate Litigation to take meaningful ownership of matters from inception to resolution. You will craft strategy, interact with clients, and represent the firm in court in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. The firm emphasizes practical judgment, integrity, and client relationships while supporting growth in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in New York.
• Approximately 4–7 years of litigation experience within a law firm environment.
• Substantive experience in real estate litigation and/or commercial/business litigation.
• Comfort using litigation technology and court filing systems (e.g., NYSCEF; PACER experience is a plus); experience with e-discovery platforms a plus.

Aufgaben

• Manage a defined docket of real estate and commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution, serving as the day-to-day point person on assigned cases.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy in close collaboration with partners and clients.
• Draft and review pleadings, complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, and demand letters.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions; prepare clients and witnesses for testimony.
• Argue motions and participate in court appearances, conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Manage discovery and deadlines proactively to keep matters moving forward efficiently.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel, building strong, trusted professional relationships.
• Collaborate with paralegals and internal team members while maintaining accountability for quality, deadlines, and case outcomes.

Jobbeschreibung

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC in New York City seeks an Associate Attorney – Real Estate Litigation to take meaningful ownership of matters from inception to resolution. You will craft strategy, interact with clients, and represent the firm in court in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. The firm emphasizes practical judgment, integrity, and client relationships while supporting growth in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.