Landlord-Tenant Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Who you are:
You are a highly motivated self-starter looking to propel your career to the next level in a thriving and collegial professional environment.

Who we are:
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office.

We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It’s the kind of environment where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone’s contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your ideas and skills as part of an exceptional team. Each day holds an opportunity to make a real impact.

What the role entails:
TKD is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Landlord-Tenant Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in landlord-tenant law, including residential and commercial lease disputes, eviction proceedings, rent regulatory matters, and administrative agency filings. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to draft legal documents, and experience managing case files from inception to resolution.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of landlord-tenant litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, warrant request and other related documents.
• Prepare and file legal documents in state courts, housing courts, and administrative agencies.
• Review and analyze lease agreements, notices, and other real estate-related documents.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel regarding case status and procedural requirements.
• Manage case files, maintain accurate case records, and track deadlines to ensure compliance with court schedules.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
• Coordinate and oversee service of process, court filings, and other procedural requirements.
• Support attorneys with client intake, initial case assessments, and preparation of demand letters.
• Stay current on changes in landlord-tenant laws and regulations.

Qualifications and skills:

• A minimum of five (5+) years experience as a paralegal, preferably in landlord-tenant law.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, paralegal certificate a plus.
• Knowledge of housing court procedures, eviction processes, and lease agreements.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation and court filing procedures.
• Familiarity with case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Experience handling rent stabilization, rent control, and administrative proceedings is a plus.
• E-filing and L&T portal experience, a plus.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This role is primarily an in-office position with potential for remote work days.

What you’ll love about us:
We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics. We foster an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated as we understand that our employees play an intricate role in the expansion and success of our firm.

Compensation & benefits:
The good faith base annual salary range for this position is a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $83,000. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, applicable education/certification(s), office location, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. Market and Firm factors are also considered.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance; 401K, disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

More about the Firm:
TKD is a pre-eminent full-service firm focused on serving middle-market and larger business clients. We provide high-quality personalized service based on our client’s goals.

The strength of the firm lies not only in its experienced attorneys and congenial atmosphere but also in our holistic approach to law – serving businesses and individuals through commercial litigation, general corporate, real estate, construction-related matters, trust and estates, employment & labor law, as well as more specialized areas, including securities, not-for-profit and education, taxation, business-related immigration matters, international law, intellectual property, and bankruptcy, among others.

Our lawyers have also garnered several prestigious recognitions for their contributions to the profession and their clients. We have been selected by Crain’s NY Business as a Best Places to Work in New York City and listed on the National Law Journal’s Hot List of the top 20 mid-sized firms in the nation. Many of our lawyers are ranked in Chambers USA and included among Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.

TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on, among other characteristics, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations, in our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, and promoting.

TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.