Attorney

Blue Jay Property Management is fast-growing real estate investment and property management company seeking an Associate Attorney (Landlord–Tenant) to support our expanding multifamily portfolio in DC and Maryland. This is a great role for someone who thrives in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment and wants to make a direct impact on day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle landlord–tenant matters across our DC and Maryland properties
• Draft and review leases, notices, settlement agreements, and compliance documents
• Manage eviction filings, prepare cases, and represent ownership with a practical, business-focused approach
• Collaborate with property management teams to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• Advise leadership on legal risk, regulatory compliance, and operational improvements
• Help build and refine internal legal processes as the company continues to scale

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of landlord–tenant or housing law experience (DC experience strongly preferred)
• Licensed attorney (DC or MD; both a plus)
• Comfortable with courtroom appearances and high-volume case management
• Excellent communication skills; able to turn legal analysis into actionable guidance
• Thrives in a fast-moving, startup-style environment
• Interested in a role with real ownership, autonomy, and access to decision-makers

Why Work With Us

• Join an ambitious, rapidly scaling real estate company
• Small, collaborative team = your work has immediate impact
• Opportunities to expand into broader real estate legal work (acquisitions, contracts, compliance)
• Competitive salary, benefits, and a growth-minded culture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,053.60 - $113,268.86 per year

Work Location: In person