Real Estate Litigation Associate

Hawkstone Search · New York

FULL TIME

Job Description

Role:

Real Estate Litigation Associate (Landlord-Tenant)

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid)

Salary:

$175,000 – $265,000

About the Practice

We are continuing to assist this market-leading, exclusively real estate law firm as they look to expand their team following our recent partner placement.

Consistently ranked by Chambers

and Partners for Real Estate Litigation in New York and by

Best Law Firms in both Real Estate and Real Estate Litigation

, the firm represents owners, developers, investors and boards in complex, high-stakes matters.

Their attorneys are also regularly recognized by

Super Lawyers

and

The Best Lawyers in America

. The litigation group pairs deep landlord-tenant experience with broader real estate strategy across litigation, regulatory and transactional work, so associates handle sophisticated disputes for institutional clients and develop into well-rounded real estate attorneys.

What’s on Offer

$175,000–$265,000 base, depending on qualifications and experience

Hybrid schedule with two remote days per week, plus two additional remote weeks annually

Summer Fridays, pre-tax commuter benefits and comprehensive medical insurance with firm participation

401(k) with a 10% firm match

CLE offerings, professional development support and a collaborative, collegial culture

What You’ll Be Doing

Independently manage a docket of NYC Housing Court landlord-tenant matters, including nonpayment and holdover proceedings, from inception through resolution

Handle rent stabilization, DHCR proceedings, Petitions for Administrative Review (PARs) and related regulatory issues affecting multifamily housing

Represent landlords, managing agents, investors and condominium boards, with exposure to related Supreme Court and complex real estate litigation

Argue motions, conduct hearings and trials, and negotiate settlements and stipulations

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and notices, and contribute to business development through articles and client alerts

What They’re Looking For

Landlord-tenant litigation experience in NYC, with meaningful exposure to rent regulation and DHCR proceedings

Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with a strong academic record

Strong motion practice and legal writing skills (Supreme Court, Article 78, administrative appeals or appellate experience is a plus)

Excellent analytical, negotiation and client management skills, with the ability to manage cases independently

MUST BE AN ATTORNEY TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE

If this role aligns with your background or you’d like to hear about other real estate opportunities, feel free to reach out:

E: Connor.parker@hawkstonesearch.com

Company	Hawkstone Search
Location	New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Real estate agents and property managers

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Real Estate Litigation Associate

Job Description

Role:Real Estate Litigation Associate (Landlord-Tenant)

Location

$175,000–$265,000 base, depending on qualifications and experience

Role:

Real Estate Litigation Associate (Landlord-Tenant)