What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landlord/Tenant Paralegal position at Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP?
Title: Landlord/Tenant Paralegal (On-Site)
Salary: $60-75K depending on experience
Location: Bronx, NY
About Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP
We are offering the opportunity for a Landlord/Tenant Paralegal position in Bronx, NY. For the past 30 years, we have taken pride in our employee retention and providing superb service to our clients. With a team of Attorneys that have been awarded as SuperLawyers and with AV ratings, we focus on serving many large, prestigious clients throughout New York. As real-world problem solvers, we stand by our values of results, value, integrity, and intelligence. To learn more, visit our website: www.sbjlaw.com.
Job Responsibilities To Include:
- Support in-house counsel to large Mitchell-Lama complex
- Prepare, file, and serve landlord/tenant pleadings, including notices, petitions, motions, stipulations, and affidavits
- Draft routine correspondence and legal documents for attorney review
- Litigation support
- Track court dates, deadlines, and adjournments; manage case calendars
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
Requirements:
- 2 years experience handling landlord/tenant matters required.
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal experience
- Familiarity with property management issues including NYC DOB, NYC HPD, NYS HCR procedures
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office required, YARDI and Westlaw a definite plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a team player, highly organized and have the ability to multi-task.
Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Yonkers, NY office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000