Description:
Position Overview:Jenkins Bagley Sperry, PLLC is seeking a full-time attorney to join our St. George office. The ideal candidate will have experience in municipal law, community association law, real estate law, and/or civil litigation.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with Toquerville City, a rapidly growing municipality in Southern Utah. Approximately 50% of the attorney's time will be dedicated to assisting with municipal legal matters, while the remaining 50% will involve a combination of appeal authority proceedings, real property matters, community association representation, and litigation.
The successful candidate will work closely with municipal officials, homeowner associations, property managers and developers on a variety of legal matters.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in providing legal counsel to Toquerville City on municipal governance, land use, development, and related legal matters
- Attend and advise at municipal meetings as needed
- Handle appeal authority and administrative proceedings
- Represent homeowner and condominium associations on governance, enforcement, collections, and compliance matters
- Advise clients on real property and land use issues
- Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and prepare written legal opinions
- Represent clients in litigation, mediation, and court proceedings
- Communicate effectively with clients, governmental entities, courts, and opposing counsel
- Stay current on developments in municipal, real estate, community association, and litigation law
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar
- Minimum of two (2) years of municipal law experience
- Experience in community association law, real estate law, land use, and/or civil litigation preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and client service abilities
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently and efficiently
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
