Job Description

Job Description

Office Located in Rockville Centre, Nassau County, New York

Landlord/Tenant firm seeks admitted associate with 0-3 years experience. Busy Landlord/Tenant practice in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Manhattan. 50% of the job is practicing administrative law before the Division of Housing & Community Renewal; 50% litigation with Court appearances. Firm is willing to train. Opportunity for frequent court appearances, strong writing skills a must.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients to learn about their legal needs and concerns and providing them with advice.
• Developing strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
• Explaining legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
• Building relationships with clients based on trust.
• Developing arguments and representing clients in housing court proceedings.
• Preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, and pleadings, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Staying informed about current legislation, especially concerning housing law.
• Finding ethical solutions to legal matters.

Attorney Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state in which you intend to practice.
• Commitment to abiding by local, state, and federal laws and behaving ethically.
• Ability to work independently or with a team of attorneys to develop case strategies.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skills.
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.
• Adaptability and attention to detail.

Writing sample required.

List salary desired.

Office is located in Nassau County-- 2 blocks from train station

Company Description

Founded in 2004, Sidrane, Schwartz-Sidrane, Perinbasekar & Littman, LLP is a full-service real estate law firm practicing in the areas of landlord-tenant law, administrative law and transactional law, predominantly, in New York City (Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan and Queens). Our law firm deals with all types of litigation and disputes that affect landlords. Our practice ranges from administrative law to appeals.

Company Description

Founded in 2004, Sidrane, Schwartz-Sidrane, Perinbasekar & Littman, LLP is a full-service real estate law firm practicing in the areas of landlord-tenant law, administrative law and transactional law, predominantly, in New York City (Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan and Queens). Our law firm deals with all types of litigation and disputes that affect landlords. Our practice ranges from administrative law to appeals.