Attorney

This attorney performs a variety of transactional matters for homeowner association clients and maintains considerable contact with clients. Reviews/analyzes association governing documents, statutes/case law, contracts, insurance policies, and real estate documents to advise, counsel and provide legal representation to clients. Drafts documents to provide legal representation to clients, including contracts, opinion letters, governing documents, rules, easement contracts, and licenses. Performs legal research using available resources, libraries and data systems. Formulates and issues well-founded written and verbal opinions to clients. Effectively conducts negotiations to resolve matters on behalf of clients. Advises and communicates regularly with clients in person, via phone, e-mail and written correspondence regarding the status of their matter. Attend board and annual meetings when appropriate, often during evening hours. Participate in marketing initiatives and business development efforts, including participation in educational programs provided by the firm to clients and management companies. Consistent and on-time attendance is required. Qualifications and Skills: License to practice law in Colorado with approximately 7-10 years of progressively more responsible litigation and/or transactional experience in the following areas: nonprofit, corporate governance, contract review, fair housing, and employment law. Analytical skills necessary to conduct complex/detailed analysis of legal matters. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate in person, in writing, by e-mail and phone with managers/board members who have little or no legal training or knowledge. Strong computer skills including: Outlook, Word, Excel and legal research software. Experience in case management and billing software a plus. Ability to multi-task and ability to capture time. English Proficiency – speaking, reading, and writing. #J-18808-Ljbffr