Community Association (HOA) Attorney

About the role

At Jimerson Birr, our team protects clients’ rights, businesses, properties, investments, and finances. We serve as trusted advisers and advocates for established and emerging businesses, start‑up visionaries, and individuals, helping them set measurable goals and develop multi‑level strategies. Our award‑winning firm has earned over a decade of local, state, and national honors as a “Best Company to Work For,” “Fastest Growing Company,” and one of the “Best law firms in America.” We are business‑oriented lawyers who act as community leaders, private transaction counselors, or courtroom advocates, and we pride ourselves on our people and their collective achievements.

We help community associations operate with clarity, compliance, and confidence. We are seeking a Community Association, HOA Attorney who enjoys diving into details, solving complex governance challenges, and becoming a trusted advisor to boards navigating high‑stakes decisions. This is a client‑facing role with a defined portfolio from day one. You will work closely with association boards across Florida, providing practical legal guidance, drafting governing documents, and helping communities stay compliant while operating effectively. If you enjoy structured problem‑solving, technical legal work, and being the steady voice in complex situations, this role is built for you.

Responsibilities

• Advise & Guide Boards – Serve as day‑to‑day counsel to HOA and COA boards across Florida.
• Provide guidance on governance, budgeting, reserves, and operational decision‑making.
• Deliver clear, practical legal advice on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Draft & Structure – Draft, review, and amend governing documents, including Declarations, Bylaws, and Rules.
• Support developer turnover and assist in structuring community associations.
• Conduct document audits and recommend updates to align with current law.
• Ensure Compliance – Stay current on Florida community association law and regulatory changes.
• Translate legal updates into actionable guidance for clients.
• Help associations maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support Dispute Resolution & Collections – Assist with covenant enforcement matters and pre‑litigation processes.
• Support litigation efforts, including drafting demands, pleadings, and motions.
• Guide assessment collection strategies alongside the firm’s collections team.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 2–5 years of legal experience, with exposure to community association law, real estate, or litigation.
• Strong drafting skills across legal documents, contracts, and/or litigation materials.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, structured guidance.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Professional, direct communication style with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience with Florida community association law (transactional or litigation).
• Familiarity with developer turnover, governance structuring, or document amendments.
• Exposure to covenant enforcement, collections, or related litigation.
• Involvement with Community Associations Institute (CAI) or interest in participation.

Skills

• Drafting precise legal documents.
• Analyzing complex legal issues.
• Providing clear, structured guidance.
• Organizational and detail‑oriented.
• Professional, direct communication.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment dedicated to fostering success.
• Award‑winning firm culture recognized as a “Best Company to Work For” (Florida Trend Magazine, 2021, seventh consecutive year) and “Best Places to Work” (Jacksonville Business Journal).
• Recognized as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies” multiple times.

Pay

$85,000 - $100,000 per year