Litigation Legal Assistant New York NY Job ID: 21583 One of New York City’s leading real estate law firms, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in its Landlord-Tenant Litigation Department. This position requires substantial experience handling New York residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters, including Housing Court proceedings from inception through resolution. Required Experience • Minimum 3 years of direct New York landlord-tenant litigation experience • Experience handling residential holdover and nonpayment proceedings • Strong knowledge of New York City Housing Court practice and procedure • Experience preparing and managing landlord-tenant litigation documents, including: o Predicate notices o Notices to cure o Notices of termination o Petitions o Warrants o Motions o Stipulations • Experience filing documents through NYSCEF • Strong client communication and case-management skills Responsibilities • Support attorneys in all phases of residential and commercial landlord-tenant litigation • Manage matters from inception through resolution • Conduct client interviews and gather documents necessary for case preparation • Prepare and electronically file court documents • Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines • Coordinate service of process and communications with courts and vendors • Provide hearing and trial support • Manage and organize case files • Handle a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications • Experience with both residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters • Experience with iManage or comparable document management systems • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Candidates without direct New York landlord-tenant litigation experience will not be considered. Please send resumes to [email protected] Tagged as: Litigation Legal Assistant