Community Association Attorney (HOA/Condo)

Law Firm Carolinas; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firm Carolinas in Wilmington, North Carolina, seeks a full-time attorney to join its community association practice, handling HOA and condominium matters statewide. The role involves advising boards on governance, contracts, and day-to-day legal questions, and drafting governing documents.

The attorney will support dispute resolution, litigation, and real estate-related matters, with mentoring and client contact to develop a statewide practice from the Wilmington office.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or eligible for prompt admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and judgment.
• Ability to provide clear and practical advice, manage deadlines, and work effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Interest in real estate, contracts, corporate governance, litigation, dispute resolution, or general client counseling.

Responsibilities

• Advising association boards and managers on governance, enforcement, contracts, meetings, and day-to-day legal questions.
• Drafting and amending declarations, Bylaws, rules, resolutions, and other governing documents.
• Helping clients resolve covenant, architectural, maintenance, and neighborhood disputes.
• Handling assessment collection matters, including court proceedings.
• Assisting with litigation and other real estate-related matters.
• Participating in client education and industry programs as experience develops.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Time management

Client counseling

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or eligible for prompt admission

Job description

Law Firm Carolinas is seeking a full-time attorney to join its community association (HOA and condominium) practice in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Community association law is a broad general counsel practice involving real estate, contracts, corporate governance, litigation, collections, and dispute resolution. The attorney will advise homeowner and condominium association boards and community managers on a wide range of legal and practical issues.

Responsibilities may include:

• Advising association boards and managers on governance, enforcement, contracts, meetings, and day-to-day legal questions.
• Drafting and amending declarations, Bylaws, rules, resolutions, and other governing documents.
• Helping clients resolve covenant, architectural, maintenance, and neighborhood disputes.
• Handling assessment collection matters, including court proceedings.
• Assisting with litigation and other real estate-related matters.
• Participating in client education and industry programs as experience develops.

The position offers substantial training and mentoring, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to develop a statewide practice from the firm’s Wilmington office. Law Firm Carolinas values excellent legal work, professional growth, collegiality, and a reasonable balance between professional and personal life.

Law Firm Carolinas has five offices in North and South Carolina and maintains one of the largest and most established community association practices in the Carolinas. The firm offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or eligible for prompt admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and judgment.
• Ability to provide clear and practical advice, manage deadlines, and work effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Interest in real estate, contracts, corporate governance, litigation, dispute resolution, or general client counseling.

Prior experience in community association law is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience in real estate, litigation, business law, local government, nonprofit law, or related areas are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates with strong credentials will also be considered.