Administrative Law Paralegal

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob description:Smyth Levenson LLP is a NYC real estate law firm exclusively representing property owners, developers, investors, management companies, and cooperative/ condominium boards. Our practice spans landlord-tenant litigation, DHCR and DHPD administrative proceedings, due diligence, and real estate transactions. We move fast, work closely with our clients, and hold ourselves to a high standard of responsiveness and results.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Administrative Law Paralegal to support our attorneys across Housing Court litigation, DHCR/DHPD proceedings, and transactional due diligence. This is a high-volume, detail-intensive role for someone who knows New York landlord-tenant law and administrative procedure.Core ResponsibilitiesDHCR & Rent RegulationPrepare filings for DHCR proceedings including MBR applications, rent overcharge responses, lease renewal complaints, Substantial Rehabilitation applications and other Administrative proceedings.Assist with Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) and DHPD applications and responsesResearch rent stabilization history and DHCR docket records.Draft correspondence and responses to agency inquiriesTrack regulatory deadlines and manage administrative docketsDue Diligence (Acquisitions & Dispositions)Compile and analyze rent rolls, lease abstracts, and rent stabilization registrationsResearch HPD violation history, open permits, ECB violations, and DOB recordsReview DHCR rent histories and flag overcharge exposure or deregulation issuesPrepare due diligence summaries and closing checklists for attorney reviewCoordinate with title companies, managing agents, and opposing counsel on document collectionMinimum 4 years of paralegal experience in NYC landlord-tenant, real estate, or administrative lawDemonstrated experience with DHCR filings and Housing Court proceedings requiredProficiency with NYSCEF, NYC Housing Court e-filing, HPD Online, and DOB BISStrong working knowledge of the Rent Stabilization Law and Code, and DHCR Operational BulletinsExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines across a high-volume docketAssociate's or Bachelor's degree required; ABA-approved paralegal certificate a plusNotary Public commission preferred