Associate Attorney - Real Estate

Taub & Bogaty PLLC

Location: Hauppauge, New York (Long Island)

Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office

Experience Level: Entry Level / Junior Associate

Taub & Bogaty PLLC is a busy, well-established boutique law firm serving clients throughout Long Island and New York City. Our practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate transactions, lender representation, banking transactions, and title clearance matters.

We pride ourselves on providing responsive, practical, and results-oriented legal representation while maintaining the personalized attention of a boutique law firm.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently admitted attorney or recent law school graduate seeking to build a career in transactional real estate law.

We welcome applications from attorneys already admitted to practice in New York, as well as recent law school graduates who are awaiting bar examination results or admission.

The successful candidate will work directly with the firm's partners and experienced attorneys, gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions, lender representation, and title matters.

Prior real estate experience is preferred but not required. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is interested in developing a long-term career with our firm.

Candidates not yet admitted to practice in New York will initially work in a law clerk capacity under attorney supervision until admitted.

• Draft, review, and negotiate residential and commercial real estate purchase and sale contracts, riders, and related agreements.
• Assist in managing real estate transactions from contract through closing.
• Review title reports, surveys, and due diligence materials and assist in resolving title issues.
• Prepare closing documents, affidavits, closing statements, and other transactional documents.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, real estate brokers, lenders, and title companies.
• Assist with lender representation, mortgage transactions, and banking-related matters.
• Conduct legal research and assist with contract interpretation and transactional legal issues.
• Attend and conduct real estate closings, as appropriate based on admission status.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and paralegals to ensure transactions progress efficiently.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in New York OR actively pursuing admission to the New York State Bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and assume increasing responsibility.

Preferred, But Not Required:

• 0–3 years of legal experience.
• Experience with residential or commercial real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with real estate contracts, title reports, or closing procedures.
• Prior experience working in a law firm, title company, or transactional practice.

This position offers an opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on legal experience while working directly with experienced attorneys in a busy transactional practice.

As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• Direct Partner Interaction: Work closely with the firm's partners and receive practical guidance and mentorship.
• Hands-On Experience: Participate in real estate transactions from initial contract preparation through closing.
• Broad Transactional Exposure: Develop experience in residential and commercial real estate, lender representation, and title matters.
• Meaningful Responsibility: Take an active role in client matters while developing your professional judgment and legal skills.
• Professional Growth: Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in real estate and transactional law.
• Boutique Firm Environment: Join a collaborative team where individual contributions are valued.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their legal experience, interest in real estate law, and current New York State Bar admission status.

• Recent law school graduates, candidates awaiting admission, and newly admitted attorneys are all encouraged to apply.