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Administrative Law Paralegal

Date Posted: Jun 27, 2026
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    Location West New York, New York, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 28, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Smyth Levenson LLP is a New York City real estate law firm seeking a Senior Administrative Law Paralegal to support attorneys in Housing Court litigation, DHCR/DHPD proceedings, and transactional due diligence. The role is high-volume and detail-oriented, requiring knowledge of New York landlord-tenant law and administrative procedures.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare filings for DHCR proceedings including MBR applications and rent overcharge responses
  • Assist with Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) and DHPD applications
  • Research rent stabilization history and DHCR docket records
  • Draft correspondence and responses to agency inquiries
  • Track regulatory deadlines and manage administrative dockets
  • Compile and analyze rent rolls, lease abstracts, and rent stabilization registrations for due diligence
  • Research HPD violation history, open permits, ECB violations, and DOB records
  • Prepare due diligence summaries and closing checklists for attorney review
  • Coordinate with title companies, managing agents, and opposing counsel on document collection

Required skills

  • Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience in NYC landlord-tenant, real estate, or administrative law
  • Experience with DHCR filings and Housing Court proceedings
  • Proficiency with NYSCEF, NYC Housing Court e-filing, HPD Online, and DOB BIS
  • Strong knowledge of the Rent Stabilization Law and Code, and DHCR Operational Bulletins
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree required; ABA-approved paralegal certificate a plus
  • Notary Public commission preferred

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Company Overview

SMYTH LEVENSON LLP
West New York, New York, United States of America
1 Current Jobs Openings

Smyth Levenson LLP is a NYC real estate law firm that represents property owners, developers, investors, management companies, and cooperative/condominium boards. They emphasize responsiveness and high standards in their legal practice, particularly... Read More

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