Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate - Landlord & Tenant (2–5 Years)New York - Manhattan$180,000+High-volume landlord and tenant litigation. Real-world courtroom impact from day one.A dynamic and highly collaborative law firm is seeking a NY-admitted Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its active Landlord & Tenant practice. This role offers hands-on involvement in a broad range of commercial landlord-tenant matters across New York City's Housing and Civil Courts.This role is ideal for a driven attorney who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is eager to take ownership of matters, develop client relationships, and sharpen their courtroom skills on meaningful, high-volume work.Why This Role Stands OutImmediate courtroom exposure with appearances in NYC Housing Court and Civil CourtBroad docket spanning nonpayment, holdover, commercial eviction, and HP proceedingsDirect collaboration with senior partners and clients from day oneOpportunity to develop into a well-rounded litigator in one of NYC's most active practice areasWhat You'll DoManaging a caseload of residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters from inception through resolutionDrafting pleadings, motions, discovery demands, stipulations, and court submissionsAppearing in NYC Housing Court and Civil Court for conferences, hearings, and trialsAdvising landlord and tenant clients on rights, obligations, and litigation strategyNegotiating resolutions and settlements with opposing counselConducting legal research and preparing memoranda on evolving landlord-tenant lawCoordinating with clients, managing agents, and process servers to advance matters efficientlyStaying current on changes to NYC rent regulation, the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, and local court rulesWho You Are2–5 years of litigation experience with a meaningful focus on landlord and tenant matters in New YorkAdmitted to the New York State Bar in good standingComfortable handling court appearances independentlyStrong drafting skills across pleadings, motions, and correspondenceExceptional organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume docketEffective communicator with clients, colleagues, and opposing counselAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team-oriented environmentFamiliarity with NYC Housing Court procedures, DHCR practice, and rent stabilization law a strong plusEducationJ.D. from an accredited law school requiredNew York State Bar admission requiredIf this role aligns with your experience or if you're interested in learning about other opportunities, please reach out directly:gabriele.barsegjan@simpsonjudge.com(862) 407-6029