Community Association Attorney: Real Estate & Governance

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 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.