Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a niche practice in community association litigation with real responsibility and client contact
• Hybrid schedule in Tampa with a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Work on meaningful, varied matters: governing document enforcement, disputes, board guidance, discovery, motions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Strong professional development culture with structured onboarding and training on the firm’s systems
• A platform where your writing, strategy, and advocacy skills will grow fast

Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid)

Note: Must be actively licensed in Florida and have 2+ years of litigation experience (community association litigation preferred; business litigation experience required).

About Us

We’re a multi-practice commercial law firm with a long-standing reputation for client-focused service, collaboration, and growth. We invest in our people through training, modern systems, and a culture that supports development and well-being. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Analyze community association legal issues and draft clear legal opinions and practical recommendations
• Interpret and draft amendments to governing documents (declarations, bylaws, covenants, rules)
• Enforce governing documents through litigation and dispute resolution
• Prepare for and attend board and membership meetings and advise on strategy, risk, and compliance
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive, business-minded counsel
• Conduct detailed legal research and draft memoranda of law
• Draft and manage litigation work product: pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal briefs
• Review and revise service contracts and vendor agreements
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Perform significant document review using electronic review platforms and document management systems

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar
• 2–4 years of legal experience; direct community association litigation experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in business litigation
• Strong skills in research, drafting, and oral advocacy
• Excellent client service, communication, and professionalism
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; experience with Summation and iManage is a plus
• Experience conducting meaningful document review using electronic platforms

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid work model with a collaborative Tampa team and strong support
• You’ll do substantive work early and grow your own “toolkit” in a highly marketable niche
• Training and systems that help you ramp quickly and produce high-quality work consistently
• A culture that values teamwork, responsiveness, and practical solutions for clients
• Long-term runway for attorneys who want to deepen expertise and expand responsibility

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