Real Estate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Handle all pre-trial aspects of complex real estate litigation matters.
• Manage litigation involving title insurance, property disputes, foreclosures, and related real estate issues.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare cases for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Participate in court appearances, conferences, negotiations, and client meetings.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical legal guidance.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and staff while independently managing assigned matters.
• Maintain high standards of legal writing, advocacy, professionalism, and client service.

Qualifications

• 3-6+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience with title insurance cases, property disputes, and foreclosures required.
• Strong experience handling the pre-trial phases of complex litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong communication and client-management abilities.
• New York Bar admission preferred/required.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, judgment, and commitment to providing exceptional legal service.
• Substantial experience handling title insurance litigation, property disputes, and foreclosure matters, along with excellent legal writing and strong pre-trial litigation skills.
• The attorney will have significant opportunities for court appearances, client interaction, and hands-on responsibility from the outset.

Compensation & Revenue-Sharing Opportunity

Annual salary, based on experience and qualifications.

Revenue-sharing program providing attorneys with one-third of collected revenue generated from their billed hours, subject to the firm's compensation structure.

Additional revenue participation for attorneys who generate new business.

No minimum billable-hour requirement.

Unlimited earning potential for high-performing attorneys, with the potential to earn substantially above the stated salary range.

Additional bonuses for introducing new clients to the firm.

No requirement to bring portable business to join the firm or advance toward partnership.

Benefits & Perks

• Premium employer-sponsored health insurance
• Firm-funded dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits
• Subsidized gym membership
• Complimentary tickets to Broadway shows and sporting events
• In-office wellness and personal-care perks
• Private office space for attorneys