Community Associations Paralegal

About the role

We are a growing business and litigation law firm in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our team's dedication to excellence has established us as a leader in the legal industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtains, retains knowledge of, and applies Federal Acts and State Statutes as well as contractual guidelines and restrictions across a large volume of collection matters for our Community Association clients.
• Prepares, reconciles, and maintains account balances in accordance with the collection authority provisions of the community’s governing documents as well as any limiting factors associated with federal and/or state guidelines.
• Works with and provides direct support to various Community Associations attorneys to draft legal communications, lawsuits, motions and other case filings while maintaining an index/tracking system to monitor and proactively move the matter through the collection process in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Creates reports and other documents for attorneys and clients based on case specifications and attorneys’ and clients’ requests.
• Buils and maintains professional relationships while regularly communicating with management companies as well as the Community Association clients’ Board members and personnel via email, telephone, and in-person.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining own organizational system to ensure deadlines are being met.
• Utilizes knowledge, research resources and existing case files to apply to pending matters.
• Maintains awareness of changes to guidelines or regulations and communicates findings to colleagues and attorneys.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and adaptability.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage heavy volume of work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to retain and recall information quickly.
• Strong research skills, inference, deductive reasoning, and work ethic.
• Experience with document management software and aptitude for learning new software.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Timekeeping experience preferred.

Education and Experience

• 2-5 years professional office experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification and/or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies.
• FDCPA: 1 year (Preferred)
• VA Courts: 1 year (Preferred)

What We Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and supportive environment.
A collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and inclusivity.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.