Administrative Law or Landlord Tenant Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced Administrative Law or landlord-tenant attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate law, focusing on Administrative Law cases and landlord-tenant matters. They should possess excellent research, drafting, and litigation skills and a deep understanding of regulatory agreements and compliance requirements.

Job Details:

• Research and draft legal documents, including Art 78, agency answers and replies, and due diligence reviews.
• Perform administrative due diligence and provide advice on compliance with regulatory agreements with HPD, DHCR, HFA, and HUD.
• Litigate Administrative Law cases before DHCR, the NYC Commission on Human Rights, NYS Division on Human Rights, OATH, Supreme Courts, or Housing Court.
• Participate in marketing efforts, including drafting publications.
• Adhere to all of the Firm’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties are assigned on an as-needed basis.

Requirements:

• High academic achievement with a law degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active New York State Bar license and in good standing.
• 3 years of real estate Administrative or landlord-tenant experience.
• Must have deep knowledge of Rent Stabilization Law, Code, and affordable housing law.
• Knowledge of handling Fair Housing and NYC Human Rights Law is a plus.
• Capable of independently handling affordable housing matters with knowledge of voucher programs.
• Strong negotiating skills and excellent analytical and research skills.
• A portable book of business is a plus.
• Interest in working with a collaborative team and flexible to handle all assigned tasks.
• Computer savvy with excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and takes enormous pride in their work.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and writing skills to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
• Ability to independently multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• The ideal candidate will have experience practicing and litigating Administrative Law cases before DHCR, the NYS Division of Human Rights, the NYC Commission on Human Rights, and the Supreme Court.
• Should be adept at defending against complex allegations of rent overcharge, succession, harassment, and discrimination.
• Should be knowledgeable about deregulation due to substantial rehabilitation and capable of independently handling affordable housing matters with knowledge of voucher programs.
• Should also have a desire to participate in marketing activities and be able to develop deep relationships with prospective and active clients.

Benefits offered:

The firm offers benefits like:

• Work remotely 2 days a week and 2 weeks during the year.
• Summer Fridays.
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits.
• Medical Insurance with firm participation.
• 10% match with 401K.
• No minimum billable hours.
• CLE reimbursement.
• And much more.

For more than four decades now, this real estate boutique firm has helped businesses, commercial property owners, investors, and residential homeowners to find timely, practical, and cost-efficient legal solutions to their problems. The real estate matters that the firm specializing in include bankruptcy and creditors' rights, commercial disputes, co-op and condo disputes, co-op and condo conversions, landlord tenant disputes, land use and zoning, leases, mortgage foreclosures, real estate administrative proceedings, and real estate transactions/financing.