Location: New York, NY

Salary: $260,000 to $310,000 Base Salary (with comprehensive bonus eligibility and premium benefits)

Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

Overview:

Join a leading practice in Real Estate Capital Markets, dedicated to high-stakes litigation and creditors' rights advocacy. This role offers a dynamic environment where strategic litigation and commercial acumen intersect. Be part of a team that values mentorship and early courtroom exposure, while utilizing state-of-the-art legal technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of commercial foreclosure proceedings, including initial default notifications and judgment processes.
• Represent creditor interests in complex landlord-tenant disputes, addressing non-payment and holdover cases.
• Draft and argue substantive motions such as motions for summary judgment and applications for provisional remedies.
• Oversee complex discovery and e-discovery workstreams, preparing and defending key witness depositions.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on property law statutes and New York court precedents to develop innovative legal theories.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active Bar admission in New York State.
• 3-4 years of commercial litigation experience, particularly in real estate or creditors' rights.
• Expertise in New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and proficiency in NY legal citation formatting.

Desired Skills:

• Experience appearing in New York State Supreme Court or the Commercial Division.
• Advanced proficiency in e-discovery platforms and legal research tools.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.
• Excellent written advocacy skills with a strong track record in motion practice.

*This job advertisement is on behalf of our client. Qualified candidates must submit law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter. This posting does not guarantee employment, and compensation details may vary based on state or experience, to be discussed during the interview phase.*