HOA Litigation Attorney

AppleOne Employment Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A Tampa-based law firm is seeking an experienced HOA Attorney to join its team. The attorney will represent homeowners' associations and condominium associations in litigation across Florida, handling pleadings, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent homeowners' associations, condo associations, and community associations in litigation and general matters.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Advise association boards and property managers; review governing documents; enforce rules and regulations.
• Develop client relationships and attend board meetings; provide practical guidance on day-to-day matters.

Skills

Litigation skills

Client communication

Case management

Legal research

Written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Florida Bar

Job description

An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced HOA Attorney to join its team in Tampa, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to build a specialized practice representing homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and community associations throughout Florida. The firm is seeking a motivated attorney with strong litigation skills, excellent communication abilities, sound judgment, and the ability to manage cases independently. Attorneys with community association, HOA, condominium, business, commercial, civil, or real estate litigation experience are encouraged to apply. This role offers significant client interaction, business development opportunities, and long-term career growth.

Job Responsibilities

The HOA Attorney will represent homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and community associations in litigation and general legal matters. Responsibilities include handling pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, depositions, mediations, trial preparation, advising association boards and property managers, reviewing governing documents, enforcing association rules and regulations, developing client relationships, attending board meetings, and providing practical legal guidance on day-to-day association matters.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Community Association Law
• HOA & Condominium Representation
• Business Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Discovery & Motion Practice
• Depositions & Hearings
• Contract Review & Interpretation
• Board & Client Advisory Services
• Mediation & Trial Preparation
• Business Development & Relationship Management

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar
• 3-5 years of litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating within a team environment
• Excellent client-service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment
• Professional, personable, and confident with clients and industry professionals
• Ability to attend board meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, and industry events as needed
• Must be willing to work onsite in Tampa, Florida

Preferred Qualifications

• Community Association, HOA, or Condominium Law experience
• Business Litigation experience
• Experience advising boards, property managers, or corporate clients
• Trial experience
• Established relationships within the HOA, condominium, or property management industry
• Strong interest in client development and business growth
• Candidates with less than 3 years of experience may be considered based on overall qualifications and litigation experience
• Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 (depending on experience)
• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Health Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Full-Time Position
• In-Office | Tampa, Florida
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented Environment
• Direct Client Interaction and Relationship Management
• Opportunity to Build a Specialized Community Association Practice
• Growth-Focused Organization with Long-Term Career Advancement Potential