Associate Attorney - Community Associations

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience for its Indianapolis, IN office. This full-time position involves a hybrid role that combines general corporate/transactional work with exposure to alternative dispute resolution and litigation, with a focus on representing community associations. The candidate must be licensed in Indiana and comfortable handling matters from start to finish, with opportunities to attend court hearings.

Duties

• Serve as general counsel to condominium and homeowners associations.
• Draft, review, and amend governing documents, including declarations and bylaws.
• Review and negotiate management agreements and vendor contracts.
• Prepare and issue demand letters and compliance notices.
• Advise boards on compliance with Indiana statutes.
• Attend and advise at board and membership meetings.
• Provide legal guidance on governance, elections, and enforcement policies.
• Assist with budgeting issues, owner disputes, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage HOA-related litigation matters.
• Counsel boards on litigation risk and dispute resolution.
• Support pre-litigation dispute resolution efforts.
• Participate in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.
• 2-4 years of legal experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines efficiently.
• Professional, client-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines efficiently.
• Professional, client-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
• Retirement plan for eligible employees.

This law firm serves as a legal resource for homeowner, condominium, and townhouse associations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Its practice areas include advisory and risk management, insurance defense, landlord and tenant, litigation, property tax appeals, retainer program, and condominium, homeowner, and townhome association law. Its attorneys have been serving the community as legal professionals for over 35 years. Its offices are located in Chicago, Mundelein, and Naperville, Illinois, and Indianapolis, Indiana, and Racine, Wisconsin.