1872 Consulting
In-House Litigation Counsel - Housing Law Focus
1872 Consulting, New York, New York, us, 10261
In-House Litigation Counsel -- Housing Law Focus
New York City, NY
What you'll be doing
Responsible for all landlord-tenant litigation across properties in Manhattan and Queens.
Draft predicate notices for nuisance cases
Draft petitions for nuisance cases
Appear in Housing Court on a frequent (weekly) basis to handle non-payment, holdover, and client actions, inclusive of negotiations, drafting stipulations of settlements, and trials.
Draft, file and manage service of process of litigation documents relating to non-payment and holdover proceedings.
Maintain, with support, the court calendar in an effective, transparent and efficient manner.
Supervise two litigation paralegals.
Work closely with Senior Litigation Counsel in executing deliverables and implementing best practices within company key objectives and results.
Manage administrative agency complaints, including but not limited to preparing responses to DHCR overcharge complaints and Division of Human Rights Complaints.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Tracking progress of all assigned litigation matters.
Manage and/or complete special projects and assignments as needed.
Skills we're seeking
Law Degree from accredited law school
Member of State Bar of NY
1-5 years' experience practicing NYC Housing Law
Experience with NYC Housing Courts and Landlord-Tenant Law
Experience with residential leases in New York City
Experience with rent stabilization regulations and statutes
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What you'll be doing
Responsible for all landlord-tenant litigation across properties in Manhattan and Queens.
Draft predicate notices for nuisance cases
Draft petitions for nuisance cases
Appear in Housing Court on a frequent (weekly) basis to handle non-payment, holdover, and client actions, inclusive of negotiations, drafting stipulations of settlements, and trials.
Draft, file and manage service of process of litigation documents relating to non-payment and holdover proceedings.
Maintain, with support, the court calendar in an effective, transparent and efficient manner.
Supervise two litigation paralegals.
Work closely with Senior Litigation Counsel in executing deliverables and implementing best practices within company key objectives and results.
Manage administrative agency complaints, including but not limited to preparing responses to DHCR overcharge complaints and Division of Human Rights Complaints.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Tracking progress of all assigned litigation matters.
Manage and/or complete special projects and assignments as needed.
Skills we're seeking
Law Degree from accredited law school
Member of State Bar of NY
1-5 years' experience practicing NYC Housing Law
Experience with NYC Housing Courts and Landlord-Tenant Law
Experience with residential leases in New York City
Experience with rent stabilization regulations and statutes
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