Description:
Job Summary:We are seeking a dedicated and experienced In-House Landlord-Tenant Attorney to join our legal team in Staten Island. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive legal counsel on landlord-tenant matters, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in landlord-tenant law, along with expertise in various legal disciplines including litigation, contract drafting, and legal research. You will play a vital role in managing legal cases, negotiating settlements, and advocating for our interests in court proceedings. This position is fully paid and provides a dynamic environment for professional growth and impactful legal work.
Duties:
- Provide expert legal advice on landlord-tenant issues, including lease agreements, eviction proceedings, and tenant rights.
- Manage all aspects of litigation related to landlord-tenant disputes, including court depositions and trial preparation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents to ensure clarity and enforceability.
- Conduct thorough legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies and stay current on relevant laws and regulations.
- Represent the organization in court motions, hearings, and mediations to advocate for favorable outcomes.
- Collaborate with clients to communicate case developments, legal options, and strategic recommendations effectively.
- Maintain detailed case management records and ensure compliance with procedural law requirements across all cases.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar of New York.
- Proven experience in landlord-tenant law with a strong understanding of local Staten Island regulations.
- Demonstrated expertise in general & commercial litigation, personal injury law, employment law cases, and procedural law knowledge.
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw; familiarity with legal case management software preferred.
- Excellent negotiation skills coupled with strong written and oral advocacy abilities.
- Experience handling court depositions, trial preparation, legal motion drafting, and client communication.
- Knowledge of estate planning, environmental law, immigration law, family law, securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, workers' compensation law, personal injury case experience, contract drafting, employment law case experience, statutory legal research, and other specialized areas is a plus but not mandatory.
