Real Estate Litigation Associate

Day, Pitney LLP • Parsippany, NJ

51d • Hybrid

About The Position

Day Pitney LLP is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Associate to join our growing team in our Parsippany, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have minimum of 2 years of experience handling real estate litigation and commercial litigation matters. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with a dynamic and highly active team on a wide variety of real estate litigation matters, including commercial lease litigation, commercial foreclosures, commercial real estate contract disputes, title disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, construction litigation, environmental disputes, and prerogative writ matters and zoning appeals. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in all aspects of real estate litigation and complex commercial litigation and familiarity with the state and federal courts in New Jersey. We are looking for candidates who are eager and excited about taking on more responsibility and doing challenging work, including, drafting and arguing pleadings, motions and briefs; handling complex real estate and land use disputes, including prerogative writ actions; taking and defending depositions; legal research and discovery; appearing in court; day-to-day case management; and participation in trial preparation. Demonstrated experience with New Jersey land-use, zoning, affordable housing, and redevelopment laws is a plus. Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated real estate litigation experience with proven ability to manage complex commercial real estate litigation matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication and courtroom advocacy skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a business-minded approach
• Excellent project management, organizational, and client service abilities.
• Self-motivated, driven, resourceful, and able to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey is required (dual admission in NY is a plus)

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with New Jersey land-use, zoning, affordable housing, and redevelopment laws

Responsibilities

• drafting and arguing pleadings, motions and briefs
• handling complex real estate and land use disputes, including prerogative writ actions
• taking and defending depositions
• legal research and discovery
• appearing in court
• day-to-day case management
• participation in trial preparation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees