Associate Attorney - HOA Law (3+ Years Experience)

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SJJ Law is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of HOA / community association law experience to join our Denver office. This is a hands-on role for an attorney who excels at advising HOAs, property managers, and multi-unit housing clients, while handling general civil legal matters.

You’ll work closely with clients, mentor junior attorneys, and contribute to the growth of a collaborative, client-focused practice.

Preference will be given to candidates with a portable book of business, but that is not a requirement.

• Key Responsibilities
• Advise HOA boards and property managers on compliance, enforcement, collections, and governing documents
• Draft, review, and interpret declarations, bylaws, rules, contracts, and resolutions
• Handle contracts, disputes, demand letters, and negotiations
• Represent clients in administrative hearings or court proceedings as needed
• Provide strategic guidance on legal risks, options, and solutions
• Manage deadlines, billable work, and supervise legal assistants
• Mentor junior attorneys and support practice growth
• Maintain timely, professional client communication
• Stay current on legislative updates in property, real estate, and HOA law
• Perform a minimum of 1500 billable hours annually
• Qualifications
• Required :
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Colorado law license
• 3+ years of HOA / community association law experience
• Strong legal writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management software
• Preferred :
• Experience with HOAs, property managers, or common interest communities
• Familiarity with Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA)
• Experience drafting and interpreting governing documents and contracts
• Portable book of business
• Why SJJ Law

At SJJ Law, we prioritize people. We offer a generous

• flexible time-off policy
• , including wellness incentives and a separate self-care benefit. Employees receive
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• , plus access to HSA, FSA, and dependent care accounts.

Our

• hybrid model
• offers one remote workday each week and flexibility when life requires it. We also support community engagement through donation matching and provide pro bono credit for attorneys.

Enjoy a

• competitive 401(k) with employer match and no vesting period
• , along with professional development and a collaborative, respectful workplace culture.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute :

• Denver, CO 80202 (Required)

Work Location : In person