Associate Attorney- Real Estate Litigation

About the role

XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox, is seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial attorney to work on sophisticated litigation matters. This role offers a clear pathway toward increased leadership responsibilities and future partnership consideration.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of real estate litigation matters, including commercial and residential property disputes, contract disputes, easement and boundary issues, landlord-tenant litigation, title disputes and quiet title actions, construction-related litigation, and foreclosure and creditor matters.
• Develop and execute case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and discovery documents.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including electronic discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences in New York State and federal courts.
• Counsel clients through complex legal and business issues.
• Work collaboratively across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school
• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably involving real estate matters
• Ability to independently manage matters from inception through conclusion

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar (Federal Court admission preferred)
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and advocacy abilities
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A self-motivated professional with sound judgment, initiative, and a commitment to excellent client service