Description:
The Position:A Real Estate Law Firm is seeking an experienced Evictions Attorney who is capable of handling litigated matters to join our growing team. We're looking for bright, enthusiastic individuals, who will bring a strong work ethic and eagerness to grow alongside the firm.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting of motions, briefs, memorandums of law and legal correspondence
- Conducting legal research
- Preparing for and attending hearings, trials, etc.
- Communicating with clients and adversaries
- Negotiating settlements and drafting stipulations when necessary
- Maintaining responsibility for all aspects of respective contested cases, including devising legal strategies, and executing on same
- Overseeing support staff and reviewing their work, including but not limited to, notices to quit, petitions, client reports
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Landlord/Tenant law
- Strong knowledge of post foreclosure evictions
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school; admission to New York state bar
- Excellent writing, legal research, communication, and analytic skills
- Ability to identify and resolve legal issues quickly and proficiently
- Superior attention to detail and organization
- Able to manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
