Supervising Attorney

Landlord-Tenant Department Supervisor

Schneider Buchel LLP

• Woodbury, NY, US

Description

About Schneider Buchel LLP – "Protecting & Enriching Communities"

Schneider Buchel LLP is a fast-growing law firm with a significant focus on landlord tenant law for cooperatives and landlords throughout New York State. Our firm represents community associations in all aspects of occupancy, enforcement, nonpayment and holdover proceedings, building compliance, and day to day operational issues that arise between boards and residents. The Landlord Tenant Department is a core part of our practice, and we are committed to delivering high quality, practical, and community-focused legal solutions for the buildings we serve.

Beyond the exciting work, our firm offers an incredible workplace environment. In our newly designed, state-of-the-art office in Woodbury, Long Island, enjoy access to a quiet room for uninterrupted work, an outdoor rooftop lounge with park-like atmosphere and stunning views, an in-house gym (at no charge to employees) for your wellness needs, a full-service café, and a spacious break room where you can recharge.

Our Culture & Values

Our firm is known for having a strong culture and investing heavily in our employees. We stand for a zero-toxicity environment, and we live and breathe our firm's core values. We are always focusing on making our firm the best place to work. This is a firm that's not just a place for a job, but for a career.

We bring high standards, sharp minds, and strong values to the table every day. Our team delivers best-in-class legal work with precision, urgency, and a relentless focus on client service. We lead in our market because we set the bar higher for quality, responsiveness, and results. We're a firm that works hard, celebrates wins, supports one another, and never settles for "good enough." If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where your contribution is celebrated and valued, you'll feel right at home here.

Responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented attorney with significant experience in New York landlord tenant matters to serve as the Supervisor of our Landlord Tenant Department. This role is designed for an attorney who has strong command of landlord tenant procedures, cooperative occupancy issues, nonpayment and holdover proceedings, chronic delinquency matters, and administrative filings related to building compliance. The position involves overseeing all legal work performed on behalf of cooperative and condominium clients in this practice area, providing guidance to attorneys and support staff, ensuring consistent quality, and managing departmental workflow.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing practice group, work closely with board members and managing agents, and shape the legal strategy for a wide range of occupancy and enforcement matters involving cooperatives throughout New York. The department handles a steady volume of courtroom activity, and every attorney plays an important role in that work. Junior associates take on regular appearances that are essential to the progress of each case, while the Supervisor focuses on the higher level advocacy such as trials, oral argument, strategic hearings, and complex motion practice. In addition, the Supervisor will oversee departmental workflow, provide mentorship, and ensure consistent quality across all matters. If you are seeking a leadership position that blends strategy, courtroom advocacy, team development, and meaningful client engagement, we encourage you to apply.

This role should reside in the Long Island, NY area and is an in-office role.

What You'll Do

Department Leadership : Direct the workflow of the Landlord Tenant Department, ensuring that all matters are handled efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with firm standards.

Case Strategy and Oversight : Guide cases from inception through resolution, including developing strategy, reviewing junior attorney work, and advising board members and managing agents on next steps.

Courtroom Advocacy : Handle significant court appearances, including trials, oral argument, complex motion practice, and key hearings, while also supporting and mentoring junior attorneys on their courtroom work.

Legal Research and Analysis : Conduct and review legal research to support case strategy, emerging legal issues, and departmental best practices.

Drafting and Review : Prepare and supervise the drafting of pleadings, motions, notices of default, nonpayment petitions, holdover petitions, and all documents related to summary proceedings.

Client Communication : Maintain clear and responsive communication with cooperative and condominium boards and managing agents, ensuring that clients understand case progress, strategy, and risk.

Negotiation and Resolution : Lead or oversee settlement discussions, negotiation of stipulations, and participation in alternative dispute resolution efforts.

Departmental Quality Control : Ensure consistency in filings, appearance coverage, calendaring, and documentation across all landlord tenant matters handled by the firm.

Training and Mentoring : Provide guidance to associates and support staff on procedural requirements, courtroom practice, and effective client communication.

Bankruptcy Coordination : Identify and navigate issues arising from tenant bankruptcies, including the automatic stay, proof of claim requirements, and coordinating with bankruptcy counsel when necessary to protect cooperative interests.

Estates, Surrogate's Court, and Guardianship Coordination : Address occupancy issues involving deceased or incapacitated residents. This includes preparing petitions or related filings needed to request the appointment of a public administrator or guardian so that landlord tenant matters can proceed, and coordinating with outside counsel or agencies when required.

Qualifications

Who You Are

Licensed in New York : Admitted to practice law in New York State.

Experienced : Seven or more years of landlord tenant experience, including litigation and courtroom practice.

Co-op Knowledge Helpful : Familiarity with co-op, condo, or community association law is a plus.

Strong Communicator : Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Organized and Analytical : Able to manage a high volume of matters with strong attention to detail.

Client Focused : Comfortable advising boards and managing agents and maintaining clear communication.

Team Oriented : Able to work independently and collaboratively and open to mentoring junior attorneys.

Related Areas a Plus : Exposure to bankruptcy issues, surrogate's court coordination, or guardianship matters is helpful but not required.

Compensation

$160,000 + / - DOE

About Schneider Buchel LLP

Schneider Buchel LLP is a fast-growing, enterprising law firm specializing in community associations, real estate, and commercial litigation. We serve over 1,000 HOAs, condos, and co-ops throughout New York State. Our team is focused, responsive, and relentlessly committed to client service and employee happiness. As we scale, we are building a team that can grow with us.

What We Offer