Community Association Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Community Association Litigation Attorney in Miami Coral Gables, FL. The role involves providing strategic legal counsel and representation in community association matters, with a focus on litigation and dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business litigation and a commitment to maintaining excellent client relations.

Duties

• Analyze community association legal issues and draft legal opinions.
• Interpret and draft amendments to governing documents.
• Enforce governing documents through litigation and dispute resolution.
• Prepare for and attend board and membership meetings.
• Maintain strong client relations and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Conduct detailed case law and legal research.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and memoranda of law.
• Review and modify service contracts and vendor agreements.
• Participate in and prepare for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Review documents using electronic review platforms and document management systems.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.
• 5-7 years of legal experience, with direct experience in community association litigation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in business litigation.
• Excellent skills in legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy.
• Strong client relations and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; experience with Summation and iManage is a plus.
• Experience conducting significant document review via electronic platforms.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and document drafting.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Employer-paid benefits.
• Mental health coverage.
• 401k match.

Attorneys at this firm boast working in an excellent work culture with positive management, who are compassionate, respectful, and understanding. The firm offers great opportunities and is at the forefront of advances in technology and in the ever-changing market. The attorneys are thought leaders in their fields. The firm has a department responsible for devising and implementing various strategies and programs regarding recruiting, education, supervision, training initiatives, diversity, cohesiveness, and leadership for attorneys. Each practice group within the firm is supervised by a leader, and the group meets regularly to offer substantive training, selecting different skill sets to focus on yearly.