Real Estate Litigation/Landlord-Tenant Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a skilled Real Estate Litigation/Landlord-Tenant Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting motions for summary judgment, appearing in Landlord-Tenant court, handling NYC-based court appearances, and providing legal counsel to real estate operators. Commercial litigation and NYC real estate experience are preferred.

Duties:

• Draft motions for summary judgment and motions to compel
• Represent clients in Landlord-Tenant court, arguing motions and trying cases
• Prepare predicate notices, including rent demands, termination notices, notices to cure, non-payment, and holdover petitions
• Draft pleadings in plenary actions for breach of contract/lease/guaranty
• Draft lease modifications, surrender agreements, and other related landlord-tenant agreements
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and counsel to real estate operators, focusing on the NYC region and throughout the US
• Handle landlord/tenant trials, if required
• Handle commercial and construction litigation matters, if necessary

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Landlord-Tenant/Real Estate Litigation experience
• Experience handling NYC-based Landlord-Tenant court appearances
• Knowledge of NYC real estate law (residential and commercial)
• Commercial litigation experience is a plus
• Strong drafting skills for legal motions, pleadings, and agreements
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice and counsel to clients
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Admitted to the New York State Bar

Skills:

• Legal drafting (motions, pleadings, agreements)
• Courtroom advocacy
• Legal research and analysis
• Client counseling
• NYC real estate law knowledge
• Commercial litigation skills
• Negotiation and mediation abilities

Benefits offered:

• Competitive salaries
• Medical and dental insurance
• Group term life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Optional term life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Aflac
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Referral bonuses
• Paid holidays

This boutique New York law firm offers competitive salaries and practices in the areas of trusts and estates, taxation, arbitration, mediation, ADR, and labor law. Attorneys enjoy a friendly, small-firm atmosphere.