Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
A growing legal services firm is seeking an experienced HOA Attorney to join its Tampa, Florida office. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a litigation attorney who wants to build a focused practice representing homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and community associations throughout Florida.
The HOA Attorney will handle a mix of litigation, advisory work, client counseling, and relationship management. This role offers meaningful client interaction, exposure to association boards and property managers, and the opportunity to develop a specialized practice in community association law.
The work environment is collaborative, professional, and growth-focused, with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and long-term career advancement potential. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who enjoys client service, litigation strategy, practical problem-solving, and business development within a stable and expanding legal practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and community associations in litigation and general legal matters.
- Draft and manage pleadings, discovery, motions, correspondence, and legal memoranda.
- Attend and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, board meetings, and trial preparation activities.
- Advise association boards, property managers, and clients on governing documents, rule enforcement, disputes, and day-to-day legal matters.
- Review, interpret, and enforce association governing documents, contracts, rules, and regulations.
- Build and maintain 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 in Tampa, Florida.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
- Manage litigation matters involving HOA, condominium, community association, civil, business, commercial, or real estate disputes.
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and case-related documents with accuracy and sound legal reasoning.
- Represent clients in hearings, depositions, mediations, board meetings, and trial preparation.
- Provide practical legal guidance to association boards, property managers, and other clients.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
- 3 to 5 years of litigation experience preferred.
- Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating effectively with a legal team.
- Excellent communication, client service, and relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and a polished professional presence.
- Ability to attend board meetings, hearings, mediations, depositions, and industry events as needed.
- Must be willing to work onsite in Tampa, Florida.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in community association, HOA, or condominium law.
- Background in business litigation, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, or civil litigation.
- Experience advising boards, property managers, corporate clients, or association leadership.
- Trial experience.
- Established relationships within the HOA, condominium, or property management industry.
- Strong interest in client development, business growth, and building a specialized practice.
- Candidates with less than 3 years of experience may be considered based on overall qualifications and litigation experience.
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