Associate Attorney

Himmelstein Gribben & Joseph LLP, a firm concentrating in the representation of residential and commercial tenants, tenant associations, coop shareholders and condominium owners is seeking to hire an associate attorney.

Knowledge of New York City housing law and at least three years’ experience representing tenants in Housing Court strongly preferred. Employee-side union labor law experience a plus. Trial experience and Supreme Court experience (including discovery and motion practice) preferred. Position available immediately.

Salary $100k - $135k, commensurate with experience, plus 10% commission on new cases generated. Benefits include full medical coverage, dental insurance, 401K with a 3% employer match after one year of employment, OMNY card, 3 weeks’ vacation increasing to 4 weeks with seniority. Partnership potential.

Send resume and writing sample to Marisol Dones,[email protected].

Company Description

Himmelstein Gribben & Joseph LLP is a New York-based law firm that focuses on real estate litigation and transactions, representing tenants, shareholders, condo unit owners, and housing associations in both commercial and residential matters. The firm handles landlord-tenant disputes, Loft Law proceedings, cooperative and condominium conversions, and foreclosure-related representation for homeowners and tenants. Its attorneys appear regularly before New York Courts and administrative agencies, including Housing Court, Civil Court, Supreme Court, all state Appellate Courts, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and the New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The firm’s practice includes a wide range of tenant and real estate issues such as rent strikes, eviction proceedings, rent overcharge cases, luxury deregulation, cooperative conversions, and representation of co-op boards and condominium associations. Himmelstein Gribben & Joseph LLP offers attorneys the opportunity to work on complex real estate and tenant advocacy matters in a highly specialized environment.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will work full time on-site at the firm’s New York, NY office, focusing on real estate and tenant-related matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, and other court filings, and appearing in Housing Court, Civil Court, Supreme Court, and before relevant administrative agencies. The role involves advising tenants, shareholders, unit owners, and housing associations on their rights and obligations, negotiating settlements, and participating in mediations and conferences. The Associate Attorney will collaborate with partners and other attorneys on litigation strategy, manage case files, communicate regularly with clients, and help prepare for hearings, trials, and administrative proceedings. The position requires strong attention to detail, clear written and oral advocacy, and a commitment to tenant representation and real estate law.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with demonstrated interest or experience in real estate and tenant representation.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice to clients, including risk assessment and strategy recommendations.
• Proficiency in legal Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and administrative guidance relevant to New York housing and real estate matters.
• Effective Negotiation skills for settlements, stipulations, and agreements with landlords, management companies, and opposing counsel.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission (or eligibility for admission) to the New York State Bar.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills, with experience drafting court documents and appearing before tribunals preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced litigation