HOA Attorney

AppleOne Employment Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Mentorship

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Tampa, FL seeks an HOA Attorney with litigation experience to build or expand a practice in community association law, including HOA, condominium, and community association matters. The role offers mentorship, client interaction, and collaboration within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will handle governance issues, enforcement, and disputes, while developing lasting client relationships and contributing to business development locally.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar member in good standing.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with HOA, condo or community association matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and community associations in litigation and general legal matters.
• Advise association boards and property managers on governance, enforcement, assessments and collections, contracts, owner disputes, and related issues.
• Manage pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Review and interpret declarations, bylaws, rules and regulations, contracts, and other governing documents.
• Communicate effectively with board members, property managers, homeowners, opposing counsel, and industry professionals.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development within HOA and condominium communities.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated HOA Attorney for a direct hire opportunity in Tampa, FL. This role is ideal for an attorney with litigation experience who is interested in building or expanding a practice in community association law, including HOA, condominium, and community association matters.

This opportunity offers a supportive, growth-oriented legal environment where attorneys can develop meaningful client relationships, receive mentorship from experienced attorneys, and contribute to a collaborative team. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys client interaction, practical problem-solving, and the opportunity to become a trusted legal resource within the local community association industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and community associations in litigation and general legal matters.
• Advise association boards and property managers on governance, enforcement, assessments and collections, contracts, owner disputes, and related association issues.
• Manage litigation tasks including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Review and interpret declarations, bylaws, rules and regulations, contracts, and other governing documents.
• Communicate effectively with board members, property managers, homeowners, opposing counsel, and industry professionals.
• Build strong client relationships and support business development within the HOA and condominium community.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 to $130,000 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 401K.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced attorneys.
• Opportunities for professional growth, advancement, client development, and business development.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Represent community association clients in litigation and general legal matters.
• Advise HOA and condominium boards, property managers, and association clients on governance and enforcement issues.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with association clients, property managers, and referral partners.
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 3 to 5 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Excellent client-service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, personable, and confident when interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and industry professionals.
• Strong interest in community association law and in contributing to the growth of the practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community association law, HOA matters, or condominium association matters.
• Background in business, commercial, civil, or real estate litigation.
• Experience advising boards, property managers, or association clients.
• Comfort with relationship building, referral development, and business development.
• Candidates with less than 3 years of experience may be considered based on the quality of their litigation experience, communication skills, and demonstrated interest in community association law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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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.

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