Community Association Attorney

AppleOne; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Tampa, FL seeks a Community Association Attorney to support litigation involving HOAs and condominium associations. This direct hire role suits an attorney with strong litigation experience and an interest in building or expanding a niche community association practice.

The successful candidate will manage matters from inception to resolution, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and advise clients while collaborating with opposing counsel and colleagues in a

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 2 to 4 years of litigation experience required.
• Prior HOA/community association or business litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters involving HOAs, condo associations, and community association disputes.
• Represent clients in disputes, proceedings, negotiations, and related legal matters.
• Manage litigation files from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal guidance on community association-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and sound legal judgment.

Skills

Litigation

Client communication

Legal research

Deadline management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Summary

A growing legal team in Tampa, FL is seeking a Community Association Attorney to support litigation matters involving homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, and related community association disputes. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an attorney with strong litigation experience who is interested in building or expanding a specialized practice in community association law.

This role offers the chance to join a collaborative professional environment with supportive leadership, a manageable 37.5-hour work week, and opportunities for long-term growth in a niche legal practice area. Attorneys with prior HOA, condominium, or community association law experience are strongly encouraged to apply, but candidates with a solid general litigation background and a genuine interest in learning this area of law will also be considered.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients, opposing counsel, attorneys, and legal professionals while managing matters from inception through resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney who values client service, professional development, teamwork, and meaningful legal work in a stable and growing practice area.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters involving homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, and community association clients.
• Represent clients in disputes, proceedings, negotiations, and related legal matters.
• Manage litigation files from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal guidance on community association-related issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and sound legal judgment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 to $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Schedule: 37.5-hour work week.
• Location: Tampa office, 1511 N. West Shore Blvd., Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in community association law.
• Collaborative legal team and professional development opportunities.

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage litigation matters involving HOAs, condominium associations, and community association disputes.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, research memoranda, and client communications.
• Represent clients in legal disputes and work toward favorable resolutions.
• Provide client-focused legal guidance while managing deadlines and multiple active matters.
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 2 to 4 years of litigation experience required.
• Strong litigation background with the ability to manage matters independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional client relationship, interpersonal, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, manage multiple matters, and work effectively in a team-oriented legal environment.
• Genuine interest in developing expertise in community association law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior community association, HOA, or condominium law experience.
• Business litigation experience.
• Experience representing associations, boards, property-related entities, or clients in civil litigation matters.
• Demonstrated interest in building a specialized legal practice within community association law.

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