Closing Date: 28th February, 2026
Description:
Day Pitney LLP is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Associate to join our growing team in our Parsippany, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have minimum of 2 years of experience handling real estate litigation and commercial litigation matters.This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a dynamic and highly active team on a wide variety of real estate litigation matters, including commercial lease litigation, commercial foreclosures, commercial real estate contract disputes, title disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, construction litigation, environmental disputes, and prerogative writ matters and zoning appeals.
Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in all aspects of real estate litigation and complex commercial litigation and familiarity with the state and federal courts in New Jersey. We are looking for candidates who are eager and excited about taking on more responsibility and doing challenging work, including, drafting and arguing pleadings, motions and briefs; handling complex real estate and land use disputes, including prerogative writ actions; taking and defending depositions; legal research and discovery; appearing in court; day-to-day case management; and participation in trial preparation. Demonstrated experience with New Jersey land-use, zoning, affordable housing, and redevelopment laws is a plus.
Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated real estate litigation experience with proven ability to manage complex commercial real estate litigation matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication and courtroom advocacy skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-minded approach
- Excellent project management, organizational, and client service abilities.
- Self-motivated, driven, resourceful, and able to thrive in a collaborative environment.
- Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey is required (dual admission in NY is a plus
About Day Pitney
Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 330 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com.
Join Us:
If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people. Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.
Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).
Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms. All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.
Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
