Associate Attorney: HOA & Real Estate Litigation + Advisory

Orion Placement; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A respected Utah law practice is seeking an attorney to advise homeowner associations and property managers on governance and compliance. This full-time position requires an active Utah Bar license and at least 2 years of experience in HOA or real estate law. The successful candidate will handle disputes, draft agreements, and manage litigation tasks. The firm values professionalism and provides robust training to ensure attorney development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the Utah State Bar.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in community association (HOA) law or real estate law.
• Litigation experience is a plus (if HOA/real estate background is strong).

Responsibilities

• Advise HOA and condominium association boards and property managers.
• Handle covenant enforcement matters and homeowner disputes.
• Draft and negotiate real estate-related agreements.
• Manage litigation tasks including pleadings and court appearances.
• Perform legal research and write clear guidance.
• Communicate confidently with clients and other stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing and issue-spotting skills

Client-service oriented

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Utah Bar license

Job description

• Build a niche, high-demand practice in HOA and real estate law with mentorship from attorneys who have shaped Utah community association legislation and best practices
• Get real courtroom and dispute experience (covenant enforcement, collection matters, landlord-tenant issues, construction-related disputes) while also doing advisory work for boards and property managers
• Join a stable, growing practice with long-term client relationships and a steady flow of interesting matters
• Work in beautiful St. George with a team that values professionalism, training, and doing things the right way

Location: This is an on-site role in St. George, Utah (in-person collaboration is key because the practice is nuanced and training-intensive).

Note: Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the Utah State Bar, and must have 2+ years of experience in community association (HOA) law or real estate law.

About Us

We are a highly respected Utah law practice with deep experience advising homeowner and condominium associations, real estate professionals, and related stakeholders. Our attorneys are known for practical guidance, strong advocacy, and being deeply engaged in the community association space. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise HOA and condominium association boards, property managers, and related clients on governance, compliance, enforcement, and risk management
• Handle covenant enforcement matters and homeowner disputes from early strategy through resolution
• Draft and negotiate real estate-related agreements and legal documents tied to association and property matters
• Manage litigation tasks as needed, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, mediation prep, and court appearances
• Perform legal research and write clear, persuasive briefs and client-facing guidance
• Communicate confidently with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders
• Stay current on Utah developments impacting real estate, community associations, and related civil litigation issues

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of experience in community association (HOA) law or real estate law
• Strong writing and issue-spotting skills with the ability to explain complex rules in plain English
• Organized, client-service oriented, and comfortable owning matters with appropriate support
• Litigation experience is a plus (but not required if your HOA/real estate background is strong)

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll join a team that takes training seriously and invests in developing attorneys into true specialists. The work is a mix of advisory and dispute work, so your days stay varied and intellectually engaging. Youll have the support of experienced attorneys, a professional environment, and the chance to build a long-term career in a stable practice area with consistent demand.