Job Description
Job DescriptionReal Commercial/Residential Landlord-Tenant Attorney Location: New York, NY Remote Options: Onsite only Experience Required: 7+ years Compensation: $150,000 – $220,000 (Yearly, based on experience) Employment Type: Full-time Firm Size: 50–100 Employees Industry: Legal Services Work Environment: Private office provided Ownership: Private
About the Firm Our client is one of New York’s premier boutique real estate law firms, dedicated exclusively to real estate law. With a strategic focus on excellence, they only accept projects and litigation where they are confident they can lead the field. The firm consistently delivers groundbreaking results—in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, and in public policy spaces—earning a national reputation for real estate advocacy. They are one of only two firms under 30 attorneys to earn:
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- An AV® Martindale-Hubbell rating
- Repeated Super Lawyers Top 100 recognitions
- Rankings in Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and Chambers USA
This is a high-performance, trial-focused team that blends elite legal skill with deep specialization in New York real estate.
Role Overview We are hiring a trial-focused Landlord-Tenant Attorney with 7+ years of hands-on litigation experience handling both commercial and residential disputes. You will be responsible for case strategy, document drafting, negotiation, and court appearances—managing matters end-to-end in one of NYC’s most elite landlord-tenant practice groups.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
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- Draft predicate notices and legal pleadings
- Prepare and argue motions
- Draft complex settlement agreements
- Take and defend depositions
- Handle all aspects of Housing Court and other real estate-related litigation
- Participate in trial preparation and courtroom litigation
Must Have
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- Minimum 7 years of landlord-tenant resolution experience
- Demonstrated ability to draft predicate notices, pleadings, motions, and settlements
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent research, writing, and litigation technology skills
- Familiarity with New York City Housing law and court procedures
Compensation
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- Base Salary: $150,000 – $220,000 (based on experience)
- Revenue Sharing: 1/3 of collected billed time
- Origination Bonus: 20% for new clients introduced to the firm
- Supplementary Bonus Structure: Available for business development
- No requirement for portable book of business
Benefits & Perks
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- Rolls Royce of Health Plans
- Firm-funded Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Matching 401(K)
- Commuter Benefits
- 80% Subsidized Gym Memberships
- Private Office with Spectacular View
- Access to high-quality casework and career longevity
Honors & Recognition
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- AV® Martindale-Hubbell Rated
- Top 100 Super Lawyers
- Chambers USA – Top Real Estate Litigators
- Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms Rankings
- Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Commercial Observer – Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys
- America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators
- American Lawyer: Top Rated Litigators
- NY’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For