In-House Litigation Counsel -- Housing Law Focus New York City, NY What you'll be doing
- Responsible for all landlord-tenant litigation across properties in Manhattan and Queens.
- Draft predicate notices for nuisance cases
- Draft petitions for nuisance cases
- Appear in Housing Court on a frequent (weekly) basis to handle non-payment, holdover, and Client actions, inclusive of negotiations, drafting stipulations of settlements, and trials.
- Draft, file and manage service of process of litigation documents relating to non-payment and holdover proceedings.
- Maintain, with support, the court calendar in an effective, transparent and efficient manner.
- Supervise two litigation paralegals.
- Work closely with Senior Litigation Counsel in executing deliverables and implementing best practices within company key objectives and results.
- Manage administrative agency complaints, including but not limited to preparing responses to DHCR overcharge complaints and Division of Human Rights Complaints.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Tracking progress of all assigned litigation matters.
- Manage and/or complete special projects and assignments as needed.
Skills we're seeking
- Law Degree from accredited law school
- Member of State Bar of NY
- 1-5 years' experience practicing NYC Housing Law
- Experience with NYC Housing Courts and Landlord-Tenant Law
- Experience with residential leases in New York City
- Experience with rent stabilization regulations and statutes
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