Community Association Associate

Responsibilities

• Aid Community Associations board members and clients in dispute resolution and fee collection through mediation and arbitration.
• Engage in significant and substantive legal research and writing.
• Guide HOA and COA boards through the practical realities of community management.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to represent clients in complex Community Association disputes.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and craft strategic arguments in high-stakes cases.
• Draft legal documents and motions, attend depositions, argue motions, and manage client communications.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, with opportunities to first and second-seat trials.
• Drive settlement negotiations and effectively manage multiple cases, ensuring top-notch client service.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active NJ and NY state bar membership.
• 0-3 years of experience in the Community Association law.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication, client relations, and negotiation skills.
• Courtroom experience in arbitration, depositions, and motion arguments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of property law and proficiency in Community Association regulations are preferred.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the iManage Document Management System and Orion is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• FSA Plans
• Competitive 401(k) match
• Performance-Based Bonuses
• Malpractice Insurance
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Coverage
• Company Pays Licensing Fees
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental Leave