Landlord-Tenant Paralegal

Who We Are

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is an entrepreneurial, growing, and highly supportive firm located in the heart of New York City. As a pre-eminent full-service firm, we serve middle-market and larger business clients with a holistic approach to law, covering areas from commercial litigation and real estate to employment, taxation, and international law.

Our position as a mid-size firm promotes a work environment that fosters relationship building inside and outside of the office. We care about each other, our clients, the work we do, and the communities in which we live. It is a place where every employee can develop into their best professional selves, where everyone's contributions matter, and where each employee makes a real difference right from the start. TKD is a place to challenge, share ideas, and contribute your skills as part of an exceptional team.

The strength of the firm lies not only in its experienced attorneys and congenial atmosphere but also in our commitment to personalized service. Our lawyers have garnered several prestigious recognitions, including being selected by Crain's NY Business as a Best Places to Work in New York City, listed on the National Law Journal's Hot List of the top 20 mid-sized firms in the nation, and ranked in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Landlord-Tenant Paralegal to join our legal team. This role exists to support our attorneys in navigating the complexities of landlord-tenant law, including residential and commercial lease disputes, eviction proceedings, rent regulatory matters, and administrative agency filings.

In this position, you will be an integral part of the litigation process, working closely with attorneys to draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents. You will manage case files from inception to resolution, ensuring compliance with court schedules and maintaining accurate records. The role requires strong communication skills to interact with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel, as well as the ability to stay current on changes in landlord-tenant laws and regulations.

Our Culture and Values

We care about your professional and personal growth. Training and developing our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating development opportunities for you and helping you achieve your targeted career goals. The firm values your unique characteristics and fosters an inclusive and diverse environment where multiple perspectives are appreciated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations in our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, and promoting.

Application Instructions

TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Note: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.