RMWBH is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to work in our Property Owners Association department. As an Associate Attorney, this position requires performing legal research, fact investigation and preparation of legal documents. Under general supervision, this individual researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, case law and legal articles to oversee and review the preparation of legal documents, such as demand letters, association governing documents, opinions, petitions and motions. Also, this individual will be required to attend hearings, mediations, depositions and trials.

Essential Functions:

• These are the essential functions of the position. Successful job applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodations.
• Oversee/review pleadings, motions, discovery, etc. relating to the firm’s clients in both deed restriction enforcement and collection litigation, counseling and transactional matters as assigned;
• Oversee and manage high volume pre-litigation and litigation docket;
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Client interaction/development.
• Help coordinate workflow and supervise paralegals.
• As needed, work with POA Shareholders and/or Associate attorneys and staff in other firm offices.

Requirements:
Juris Doctorate. 2+ years of experience in real estate litigation, property owners association law, deed restriction and/or lien enforcement matters preferred. Experience in both litigation and transactional matters a plus. Competencies:

• Problem solving/analysis
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Teamwork orientation
• Initiative
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Thoroughness
• Presentation Skills

Benefits: Some of our most popular additional benefits at our Firm include: flexible working environment, remote working, paid lunches, paid parking, and a wellness program which includes Corporate sponsored Lifetime Fitness memberships or gym reimbursements. Compensation is based on experience. Bonus eligible. Firm benefits include 401(k) with matching, medical, dental, vision, supplemental policies, long term care, identity theft and legal services, life insurance, and pet insurance. The firm offers parental leave.

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

RMWBH has been recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work™ and Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™.