Community Associations Paralegal

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP • Washington, DC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Association Paralegal works directly with our practice attorneys to file and prepare for cases relating to the collection of past due assessments for our Community Association clients. The Community Association Paralegal is responsible for handling a large case load across multiple jurisdictions requiring accuracy, exceptional organizational capabilities, professionalism, and commitment to our clients’ needs in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Requirements

• 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.
• 2+ years of paralegal experience specifically in a law firm is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certification and/or Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Nice To Haves

• Timekeeping experience preferred.
• FDCPA: 1 year (Preferred)

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.
• Builds 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.
• Monitors changes to guidelines or regulations and communicates findings to colleagues and attorneys.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level