Real Estate Attorney

Real Estate Attorney

Practice Area: Real Estate Capital Markets

Location: New York City, NY (hybrid/onsite)

Salary: $250,000 to $350,000 total compensation (salary and total compensation are commensurate of experience and expertise)

DESCRIPTION:

A leading firm's Real Estate Capital Markets practice is seeking a litigation associate to join its team in New York. The ideal candidate will have experience representing clients in commercial landlord-tenant disputes, commercial foreclosure litigation, and other real estate litigation matters in a legal capacity as a practicing attorney

We are looking for a candidate with excellent academic credentials and experience in a large regional, national, or international law firm is preferred. The firm possesses a collegial atmosphere and provides its professionals with opportunities for accelerated professional growth and advancement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent clients in commercial landlord-tenant disputes.
• Handle all aspects of commercial foreclosure litigation.
• Manage other real estate litigation matters.
• Engage in motion practice, discovery (including e-discovery), and courtroom proceedings.
• Prepare and serve predicate notices and court pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions.
• Adhere to proper NY citation formatting.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• JURIS DOCTORATE DEGREE FROM AN ABA ACCREDITED LAW SCHOOL
• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE BAR LICENSE IN NY OR ABLE TO WAIVE IN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF OFFER
• 2 to 3 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Commercial landlord-tenant litigation experience.
• Experience or willingness to learn commercial foreclosure litigation practice.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Self-motivated and organized.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all who are qualified to apply! Be prepared to provide a resume, cover letter and school transcripts for full consideration of this role.