Real Estate Litigation Attorney

Rivkin Radler LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivkin Radler LLP in New York, NY seeks an attorney with at least 7 years of real estate and commercial litigation experience to join our firm. Location is flexible – Uniondale or NYC. The role offers significant client interaction and trials with a growing NYC landlord and developer client base.

The position requires managing a high volume of email traffic and delivering top-tier service in a fast-paced environment, with hybrid in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience handling NYC based Landlord-Tenant court appearances and preparing predicate notices, including rent demands, termination notices, notices to cure, non-payment and holdover petitions.
• Experience drafting pleadings in plenary actions for breach of contract/lease/guaranty.
• Experience drafting lease modifications, surrender agreements and other related landlord-tenant agreements.
• Experience providing day to day legal advice and counsel to real estate operators of various asset classes with particular focus on NYC region and general focus throughout the US.
• Landlord/Tenant trial experience a plus.
• NYC based real estate experience preferred (residential and commercial).
• Must be comfortable with managing and timely responding to an intense and significant amount of internal and external email traffic, daily.
• Commercial/construction litigation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting motions for summary judgment and motions to compel
• Appearing daily in Landlord-Tenant court to argue motions and try cases

Skills

Real estate litigation

Landlord-Tenant experience

Court appearances

Job description

Rivkin Radler LLP is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 7 years of real estate/commercial litigation experience to join our firm (location is flexible – Uniondale or NYC). Join our dynamic team where high velocity and exceptional standards are the norm.

Because we strive for excellence, occasional late nights and weekends may be necessary to meet our clients’ needs and uphold the standard of care expected by both our clients and the Firm. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are committed to delivering top-notch service.

This position offers a significant opportunity for direct client interaction and trials with a growing, diverse client base of well-known NYC landlords and developers.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting motions for summary judgment and motions to compel
• Appearing daily in Landlord-Tenant court to argue motions and try cases

Qualifications:

• Experience handling NYC based Landlord-Tenant court appearances and preparing predicate notices, including rent demands, termination notices, notices to cure, non-payment and holdover petitions.
• Experience drafting pleadings in plenary actions for breach of contract/lease/guaranty.
• Experience drafting lease modifications, surrender agreements and other related landlord-tenant agreements.
• Experience providing day to day legal advice and counsel to real estate operators of various asset classes with particular focus on NYC region and general focus throughout the US
• Landlord/Tenant trial experience a plus.
• NYC based real estate experience preferred (residential and commercial).
• Must be comfortable with managing and timely responding to an intense and significant amount of internal and external email traffic, daily.
• Commercial/construction litigation experience a plus.

Compensation:

• Annualized salary range: $175,000 - $275,000
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law

Congenial, fast-paced environment, competitive salary and benefits.

Hybrid Hours - Minimum 3 days a week in office, 2 days a week remotely.

Rivkin Radler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)