HOA Litigation Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced HOA Litigation Attorney to join its legal team on a direct hire basis. You will represent homeowners', condominium, and community associations across Florida, handling litigation and advisory matters with a client-focused approach.

The role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities to grow a specialized practice, and direct interaction with boards, managers, and industry professionals while supporting long-term business

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar member in good standing.
• Mid-to-senior level litigation experience in HOA/real estate.
• Excellent research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy.
• Ability to manage cases independently while working in a team.
• Strong client-service and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Represent HOA, condo, and community associations in litigation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial materials.
• Manage hearings, depositions, mediations, and case strategy.
• Advise boards and managers on governance and contracts.
• Attend board and client meetings and support business development.
• Build and maintain client relationships for practice growth.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication skills

Client service

Team collaboration

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Summary

An established and growing law firm in Tampa, Florida is seeking an experienced HOA Litigation Attorney to join its legal team on a direct hire basis. This is a strong opportunity for a litigation attorney who wants to build or expand a specialized practice representing homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and community associations throughout Florida. The firm offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment with direct client interaction, supportive leadership, and meaningful long-term growth potential. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys managing litigation matters, advising boards and property managers, developing trusted client relationships, and contributing to business growth within the community association legal space.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and community associations in litigation and general legal matters.
• Draft and manage pleadings, discovery, motions, hearing materials, and trial preparation documents.
• Handle hearings, depositions, mediations, and case strategy in collaboration with clients and internal legal teams.
• Advise association boards, property managers, and clients on governing documents, rule enforcement, contracts, and day-to-day legal issues.
• Attend board meetings, client meetings, industry events, hearings, mediations, and depositions as needed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development and long-term practice growth.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 to $135,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Full-time position.
• In-office role located in Tampa, Florida.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage HOA, condominium, community association, civil, business, commercial, or real estate litigation matters.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal strategy for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Advise boards, property managers, and clients on association governance, enforcement, contracts, and practical legal matters.
• Support client relationship management and business development within the community association practice area.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Litigation experience required, with experience level aligned to mid-level or senior associate responsibilities.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent client-service skills, communication skills, and professional judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to provide practical, business-minded legal guidance.
• Professional, personable, and confident when interacting with clients, boards, property managers, and industry professionals.
• Willingness to work onsite in Tampa, Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community association, HOA, or condominium law experience.
• Business litigation, commercial litigation, civil litigation, or real estate litigation experience.
• Experience advising association boards, property managers, corporate clients, or similar stakeholders.
• Trial experience.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Established relationships within the HOA, condominium, community association, or property management industry.
• Strong interest in client development, relationship building, and practice growth.

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