Overview
This role involves handling eviction matters for the firm. Prior eviction litigation experience is highly preferred. The associate attorney will facilitate the eviction process on behalf of clients using legal knowledge and experience as needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume eviction caseload.
- Provide legal advice to clients.
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft legal documents, including complaints, motions and opposition, and discovery requests and responses.
- Represent clients in court hearings (prior courtroom experience is preferred).
- Stay current on eviction law changes and trends throughout New York.
- Maintain a working understanding of New York City’s Good Cause Eviction Law (“GCEL”) and Rent Stabilization laws (highly preferred).
- Educate clients on eviction law changes and trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Licensed in New York.
- Minimum of one year of experience practicing law.
- Member of the California State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements.
- Eviction, foreclosure, litigation, or title experience preferred, but not required.
General Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong legal research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective advocacy, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to manage, prioritize, and track multiple matters using the firm’s proprietary case management system.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting time-sensitive eviction deadlines and client expectations.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and resolve problems efficiently.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative, provide guidance to colleagues, and promote accountability and teamwork.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, clients, and other team members.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong client relations and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Compensation & Benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance plans
- Medical, dental and vision plans with prescription coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
- Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
- Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
- Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
- Wellness programs and employee discounts
- Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
Location
New York