Attorney/Lawyer

Robert Half • Yonkers, NY • 1h ago

Description

About the Company

A well-established and growing real estate ownership, development, and property management company with a significant portfolio of residential properties throughout The Bronx and Westchester County is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its expanding legal team.

The company has been operating in the New York metropolitan area for decades and is committed to providing quality, affordable housing while maintaining a strong and professional property management operation.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Attorney focused exclusively on Landlord-Tenant matters. The attorney will represent the company's landlord and property management entities in matters throughout The Bronx and Westchester County.

This is a highly court-intensive position, with approximately 80% of the attorney's time spent in court, primarily in Bronx Housing Court and New Rochelle. The remaining time will be spent in the White Plains office handling legal research, document preparation, case preparation, negotiations, and other legal matters.

The Associate Attorney will work directly with the General Counsel and will have significant responsibility for managing an active landlord-tenant litigation docket.

Key Responsibilities

Represent the company's landlord and property management entities in Landlord-Tenant matters.

Handle a caseload primarily involving non-payment eviction proceedings.

Appear regularly in Bronx Housing Court and New Rochelle Housing Court.

Prepare pleadings, motions, affidavits, notices, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.

Conduct legal research and provide practical legal guidance to the General Counsel and property management teams.

Negotiate settlements and resolutions with tenants and opposing counsel.

Handle motion practice and other litigation requirements under New York Landlord-Tenant Law.

Handle matters involving:

Non-payment proceedings

Holdover proceedings

Commercial Landlord-Tenant matters

DHPD proceedings

Section 8 matters

Rent-stabilized and rent-controlled apartments

Squatter proceedings

Motion practice

Work closely with the General Counsel on litigation strategy, case management, and legal issues.

Maintain organized and accurate case files and meet all court deadlines.

Communicate effectively with property management personnel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other parties.

Manage a significant caseload while balancing courtroom appearances with office-based legal work.

Requirements

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Admitted to practice law in New York.

3-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a focus on Landlord-Tenant litigation.

Strong understanding of New York Landlord-Tenant Law and Housing Court procedures.

Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and advocate for clients.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to manage a substantial caseload independently.

Strong courtroom presence and communication skills.

Comfortable spending significant time in court.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required, as frequent travel between the White Plains office and Bronx/Westchester courts is an essential part of the position.

Candidates should ideally reside in The Bronx or Westchester County or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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