Real Estate Litigation Attorney

Robert Hadley Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Strong compensation and benefits

Job summary

Robert Hadley Associates is seeking an attorney with 7+ years of real estate and commercial litigation experience. Flexible location (Long Island or NYC) with hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 remote. Primary duties include drafting motions, court appearances, and trying cases, with direct client interaction for a growing NYC landlord and developer client base.

Admission to the NY Bar is required. The role offers significant growth, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the NY Bar.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions for summary judgment and motions to compel.
• Appear in court for hearings and trials.
• Try cases and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Interact directly with clients and manage a high volume of communications.

Skills

Landlord-Tenant litigation

Real estate litigation

Court appearances

Email management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

NY Bar admission

Job description

Top regional law firm is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 7 years of real estate/commercial litigation experience to join its firm (location is flexible – Long Island or NYC). Exceptional team looking for someone to be of their group. Must be prepared for occasional late nights and weekends. This is a fast paced environment handling sophisticated matters. 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. Primary responsibilities include drafting motions for summary judgment and motions to compel, court appearances, and trying cases. The firm offers an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as a hybrid schedule. Additionally, a great opportunity for growth. This role is hybrid - 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Admission in good standing to the NY Bar is a Must!!

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to the NY Bar
• 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
• 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.