What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-House Litigation Counsel - Housing Law Focus position at 1872 Consulting?
In-House Litigation Counsel Housing Law FocusNew York City, NYWhat you'll be doing Responsible for all landlord-tenant litigation across properties in Manhattan and Queens.Draft predicate notices for nuisance casesDraft petitions for nuisance casesAppear in Housing Court on a frequent (weekly) basis to handle non-payment, holdover, and Client actions, inclusive of negotiations, drafting stipulations of settlements, and trials.Draft, file and manage service of process of litigation documents relating to non-payment and holdover proceedings.Maintain, with support, the court calendar in an effective, transparent and efficient manner.Supervise two litigation paralegals.Work closely with Senior Litigation Counsel in executing deliverables and implementing best practices within company key objectives and results.Manage administrative agency complaints, including but not limited to preparing responses to DHCR overcharge complaints and Division of Human Rights Complaints.Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.Tracking progress of all assigned litigation matters.Manage and / or complete special projects and assignments as needed.Skills we're seeking Law Degree from accredited law schoolMember of State Bar of NY1-5 years' experience practicing NYC Housing LawExperience with NYC Housing Courts and Landlord-Tenant LawExperience with residential leases in New York CityExperience with rent stabilization regulations and statutes#J-18808-Ljbffr
