L&T (Non-Payment) Litigation Paralegal

KUCKER MARINO WINIARSKY & BITTENS, LLP

Position: L&T Litigation Paralegal

Location: New York, New York

Duration: Full-Time, In Office

Salary: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00, depending on experience

JOB SUMMARY

A Paralegal who will be a member of our L&T Litigation Team and will be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of housing court matters in the Civil Court of the City of New York, individually and in collaboration with other team members. The Paralegal will be responsible for the commencement of cases. Additionally, the Paralegal will assist attorneys in aspects of the litigation process for Civil and Supreme matters.

The perfect candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively with others on their assigned caseloads, while being able to prioritize tasks based on case urgency and importance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commencement of cases to collect rent arrears or recover possession of property (Non-Payment of Rent), including:
• Draft rent demands;
• Draft and file Notices of Petition & Petitions;
• Coordinate with Process Servers to ensure all of notices/demands are properly served;
• Coordinate the filing of documents with the Court, whether electronic or in-person;
• Maintain and monitor the progress of case files to ensure all deadlines are met, and to resolve any issues.
• Assist Attorneys with the filing Supreme Court documents electronically in New York State Court Electronic Filing;
• Assist Attorneys with Administrative Agency filing, including New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Loft Board, and Division of Housing and Community Renewal;
• Prepare correspondence and documents for service;
• Assist with trial preparation;
• Assist with daily and other administrative tasks as assigned;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or higher
• 1+ years of Landlord & Tenant paralegal experience, or related Real Estate Management experience
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision;
• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills;
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration;
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar;
• Responds promptly to client needs; Maintains confidentiality, Upholds firm values;
• Experienced with Microsoft Word and Excel.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical insurance coverage, paid time off (PTO), 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and more! Apply today!

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in New York City in 1984 by Alan Kucker and Saul Bruh, Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens, LLP started with a core practice concentrated on real estate matters, commercial transactions, contract negotiations, civil litigation and administrative law. Today, it is a full-service real estate law firm with practice groups including corporate, partnership, limited liability company, loft law and land use. Its attorneys are known for their ability to aggressively conduct complex litigation, making them the law firm of choice for many of New York City’s premier real estate owners and developers like LeFrak, The Brodsky Organization and A&E Real Estate Holdings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10017 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person