Associate Attorney

Rees Broome, PC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous bonus plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading Virginia law firm is seeking a Community Associations Associate Attorney licensed in Virginia with 2-4 years of general collections experience. The role involves managing a substantial caseload and requires strong communication and analytical skills. Candidates should be adept at handling court appearances and managing client relationships. This position promises competitive compensation and an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in collections.
• Experience with Fair Debt Collection Practices Act compliance.
• Prior experience managing paralegals and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of 250-400 active collection cases.
• Review and interpret client documents and draft legal opinions.
• Regularly handle court appearances in multiple jurisdictions.
• Communicate with community association clients and their management agents.

Skills

Exceptional research skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Virginia

Job description

Community Associations Associate Attorney – Virginia Bar required

Rees Broome, PC, a Top 20 law firm in Virginia, is recruiting for an associate with 2-4 years of general collections experience to assist our community association and HOA clients in our Community Association practice group. This position offers competitive compensation and generous bonus plan. The firm actively engages in its associates’ professional growth. Candidates must be licensed in Virginia.

Our ideal candidate will have 2-4 years’ experience practicing general collections work for banks or other creditors, exceptional research and communication skills, a strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously and excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a caseload of 250-400 active collection cases from initial intake to closing of files
• Work closely with paralegals, administrative assistants and Shareholders on collection case load
• Review and interpret client documents and draft legal opinions for Shareholder review
• Regularly handle court appearances in multiple jurisdictions and handle abatement court cases for enforcement of covenants
• Routinely communicate with community association clients and their management agents and provide routine status reports
• Manage billing of hourly time and via task codes for fixed fee collections work
• Routinely attend on-site meetings at client community associations to oversee elections and Board meetings

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Virginia
• 2-4 years’ experience in collections
• Experience with collections, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act compliance, district court, and post-judgment enforcement
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Legal project management experience is helpful
• Prior experience managing paralegals and other staff

The position is available immediately. Compensation and benefits are competitive. Interested candidates should submit a resume and salary requirement to [e-mail]