Landlord & Tenant Attorney

Description

Counsel/Landlord Tenant Attorney (In House)

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 14,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 500 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life cycle, including development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary/Objective

The objective of this position is to effectively manage and oversee all aspects of landlord/tenant litigation for assigned cases, ensuring timely and favorable outcomes through strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and effective communication with property management staff. The role requires a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in NYC Housing Court proceedings, who can adeptly handle a fast-paced environment while working both independently and collaboratively.

Classification: Exempt

HYBRID SCHEDULE- 3 days in the office/ 2 days work from home, depending on court dates

Location: New York, NY

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Managing an assigned landlord/tenant Housing Court caseload of non-payment and holdover proceedings
• Frequent appearances, negotiation of stipulations of settlement, and trying of cases in NYC Housing Court
• Tracking progress of all assigned litigation matters
• Liaising with and advising property management staff to ensure landlord/tenant legal issues are expeditiously resolved.
• Drafting and responding to motions, other legal papers, and written correspondence
  
  

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State bar
• At least 5 years of landlord/tenant litigation experience in New York City
• Experience with LIHTC properties, Section 8 subsidy programs, and Rent Stabilization a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrate sound judgment good negotiating skills and strategic thinking in all legal matters.
• Basic computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are a must
• Must be able to work both independently and in a group setting
• Must be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Housing Court motion and trial experience required
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively and efficiently
• Possess good organization, communication, and writing skills
  
  

Salary Range: $100,000 - 130,000

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• Bonus Eligible
• 401(K) available plus company match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Monthly Travel Allowance
  
  

PMP

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.