Community Association Litigation Attorney

Becker•Tampa, FL

22h

About The Position

Becker was honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best law firms to work for in both the 2024 and 2025 inaugural lists, reflecting our strong commitment to employee well-being, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture. Come be a part of our award-winning team! Becker is a diverse, multi-practice, commercial law firm with international affiliates and offices in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Becker prides itself on client-focused services and a commitment to always exceeding our clients’ expectations. Since 1973, we have been focusing on building a culture that is collaborative, creative, and passionate about growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Employer-Paid benefits, Mental Health coverage, and even a 401k match! To fulfill our commitment to our employee’s health and safety, Becker has committees such as the Mental Health and Wellness Committee that ensures our employee’s individual health is always a priority. We provide every incoming employee with individualized training to ensure that they are experts on Becker’s use of above-industry-standard software and in their role.

Requirements

Active membership in the Florida Bar
2–4 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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with community association governance structures
Attendance at association board and membership meetings
Experience interpreting and enforcing declarations, bylaws, and covenants

Responsibilities

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