Associate Attorney - Community Associations/Bankruptcy

Balbale Consulting Services; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Virginia-based law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Community Association practice group. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in collections and bankruptcy law, with strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of collection cases, collaborating with staff, and conducting court appearances. Licensure in Maryland is required, with Virginia and D.C. considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Maryland; Virginia and D.C. licensure preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in collections, specifically for banks or creditors.
• Knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 250-400 active collection cases.
• Collaborate with paralegals, administrative staff, and shareholders.
• Draft legal opinions and review client documents.
• Conduct court appearances for covenant enforcement.
• Communicate with community association clients for updates and guidance.
• Handle billing and attend client meetings for elections and Board meetings.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

About the Firm: Client, a leading Virginia-based law firm, is ranked among the Top 20 in the state and is known for its focus on community association law and exceptional client service. We are dedicated to fostering the professional growth of our associates through hands-on experience, collaborative work, and generous compensation.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience in collections and bankruptcy law to join our Community Association practice group. The position focuses on supporting homeowners associations (HOAs) and community association clients by handling general collections and compliance cases. This role requires licensure to practice law in Maryland, with Virginia and District of Columbia licenses considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 250-400 active collection cases, handling all stages from initial intake to file closure.
• Collaborate closely with paralegals, administrative staff, and Shareholders on case management.
• Review and interpret client documents, drafting legal opinions for Shareholder review.
• Conduct regular court appearances across multiple jurisdictions to represent clients in abatement cases for covenant enforcement.
• Communicate regularly with community association clients and their management agents, providing routine status updates and legal guidance.
• Handle billing of hourly and task-coded fixed fee collections.
• Attend on-site meetings with client community associations to oversee elections and Board meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice law in Maryland; Virginia and D.C. licensure.
• Experience: 2-4 years in collections, specifically handling cases for banks or other creditors.
• Legal Expertise: Knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, district court procedures, and post-judgment enforcement.
• Skills: Strong analytical, research, and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Additional Experience: Legal project management experience and experience supervising paralegals and staff preferred.