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Real Estate Litigation Staff Attorney
New York, NY US
Job Description
Real Estate Litigation Staff Attorney - New York
A highly regarded New York law firm is seeking a Staff Attorney with at least five years of landlord-tenant litigation experience to join its busy and collaborative litigation team.
This role offers the opportunity to handle a substantial caseload of both residential and commercial matters — from routine non-payment and holdover proceedings to more complex real estate disputes in Housing and Supreme Court. The ideal candidate is a confident litigator who enjoys client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and working on lean teams where their contributions make an immediate impact.
The estimated salary range for this position is $145,000 - $180,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and litigate residential and commercial landlord-tenant cases, including non-payment, holdover, HP proceedings, and related housing disputes
• Appear regularly in Housing Court and other tribunals on behalf of firm clients
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on rent stabilization, regulatory compliance, and eviction proceedings
• Maintain strong communication with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
Experience with corporate governance, condo lien foreclosures, or general real estate litigation is a plus, but not required.
Requirements:
• Admission to the New York Bar
• Minimum of five years of landlord-tenant litigation experience
• Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills
• Desire to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
If you’re a litigation attorney looking for a strong platform and steady caseload within a respected New York practice, I’d be glad to share more details confidentially.
About Us
Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.
We are proud members of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to its Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Christian Sirras
Managing Director
csirras@lawseek.com
Chris Sirras brings a dynamic blend of strategic leadership and marketing prowess to the table,
serving as the Managing Director of Marina Sirras & Associates LLC. He specializes in the
placement of partners, counsel, and associates in all practice areas, including: Entertainment,
Real Estate, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Bankruptcy and Tax.
With over a decade of experience as a Senior Account Director at Advantage Unified
Commerce, Chris has spearheaded marketing activations that drove business growth and client
satisfaction for large-scale consumer packaged goods companies and major grocery, mass, and
value retailers. Prior to this, Chris held pivotal roles with agencies in the sports marketing,
advertising and staffing industries.
Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The University of Richmond
and an MBA in Marketing from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of
Business.