Litigation Attorney

About the Role

Namdar Realty Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Attorney to join our in-house legal team. This position will primarily focus on managing and overseeing lawsuits and legal claims brought against the company's commercial properties, including premises liability claims, personal injury lawsuits, property-related disputes, and other litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee lawsuits and legal claims filed against the company's commercial properties and related entities.
• Handle litigation matters involving premises liability, personal injury claims, slip-and-fall incidents, property damage, negligence claims, and other property-related disputes.
• Review and evaluate new lawsuits, complaints, and legal claims to determine appropriate next steps and defense strategies.
• Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, legal briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation-related documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations regarding litigation strategies, potential liability, and risk exposure.
• Represent the company in court proceedings, hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations, as appropriate.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, insurance carriers, and claims adjusters regarding ongoing litigation matters.
• Work closely with property managers and internal departments to gather incident reports, documentation, witness statements, and other information relevant to legal claims.
• Review insurance coverage and assist with coordinating the defense of insured claims.
• Monitor litigation deadlines, court filings, case developments, and settlement discussions.
• Evaluate potential settlements and provide recommendations to management regarding case resolution.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of litigation matters, including case status, deadlines, and outcomes.
• Provide legal guidance to management regarding potential liability, litigation risks, and preventative measures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably defending property owners, commercial real estate companies, or other businesses against lawsuits.
• Experience handling premises liability, personal injury defense, negligence claims, or insurance defense litigation strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and legal research.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other litigation materials.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, and settlement negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple litigation matters and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.