Trial Attorney - Landlord-Tenant Practice Group

Location: New York, NY

Country: United States

Salary: $150K-$200K

Description:

Our client, a leading New York City real estate law firm, is seeking an experienced trial attorney to join its Landlord-Tenant Practice Group. Candidates must have at least seven years of landlord-tenant litigation experience and demonstrate expertise in drafting predicate notices, pleadings, motions, complex settlement agreements, and handling depositions.

Successful candidates will have strong negotiation skills, excellent legal research abilities, and confidence in appearing in court to argue motions.

About the Firm

As one of New Yorks premier real estate litigation firms, our client has been involved in landmark real estate cases, securing groundbreaking decisions on novel legal issues. The firms reputation for excellence in real estate law has earned it top industry honors and recognition as a leading force in litigation, transactions, legislative advocacy, and corporate real estate matters.

Honors & Awards

• Crains Best Places to Work (2010, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022)
• Chambers USA: One of New Yorks Top Real Estate Litigators (20092017, 20212023)
• Best Lawyers: The Best Lawyers of New York City for Real Estate Law (20142023)
• Top 100 Super Lawyers (20082023)
• Martindale-Hubbell Highest "AV" Rating (20112015, 20212023)
• Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
• Commercial Observer: Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys (2015)
• Americas Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators (2021, 2022)
• American Lawyer: Top Rated Litigators (2017)
• Ranked as New Yorks Best and Brightest Company to Work For (20172023)

Compensation & Revenue Sharing

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation structure with unlimited earning potential through its Revenue Sharing Plan:

• Attorneys receive one-third of collected revenue from their billable hours.
• 20% bonus for introducing new clients to the firm.
• If one-third of the collected billable revenue exceeds the base salary, the difference is paid as a bonus.
• No billable hour requirement and unlimited income potential.

Additionally, attorneys who bring in new business earn a higher percentage of revenue, with a negotiable bonus structure.

Benefits

• Premium Health Insurance Plan (Rolls-Royce level coverage)
• Firm-funded dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits
• 80% subsidized gym memberships
• Private offices with spectacular views

Portable Business Not Required

The firm is extremely busy, and attorneys are not required to bring portable business. There is no business development requirement to achieve partnership status.

If you are a skilled landlord-tenant trial attorney looking to join a top-tier real estate litigation firm with outstanding career growth and earning potential, we encourage you to apply.

Heads up!
We’re on the hunt for top talent on behalf of our awesome client! If this sounds like your kind of gig, hit that apply button! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we keep things 100% confidential. We’re all about equal opportunities here—everyone’s welcome!