Real Estate Landlord/Tenant Litigation Attorney
Jobot · New York, NY · 6 days ago
On-siteLegal$180k–$250k/yrFull-time
Job Details
Award-winning Lawfirm specializing in Real Estate Law across New York and the USA.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Base Salary
- Competitive Bonus Package
- The Most Comprehensive Benefits Package in the USA
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies
- Present and summarize cases to judges and juries
- Advising clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Negotiate settlements of civil disputes
- Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issues to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings
- Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
- Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals
- Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal
- Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State Bar
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a real estate litigation attorney, with a focus on landlord and tenant disputes
- Proven track record of representing clients in housing and supreme court
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of NYC housing and condominium laws
- Excellent negotiation, research, and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities
- Proficient in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team