Associate Attorney (Collections & Community Association)

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established, highly respected Virginia law firm with a strong reputation in the community association space
• Step into a busy, steady-flow practice where your work directly impacts boards, property managers, and communities
• Get hands-on litigation and courtroom exposure across multiple jurisdictions (not a desk-only role)
• Run real files, build your skills fast, and work closely with experienced attorneys and a strong support team
• Competitive base salary starting at $120K, plus a generous bonus plan and excellent benefits

Location

Tysons Corner, VA (on-site during onboarding; after training, hybrid available with 1 to 2 remote days per week).

Note: Must be actively barred in Virginia and have prior collections experience (creditor-side preferred). No relocation assistance is offered.

About Our Client

Our client is a long-standing, locally rooted Virginia law firm with decades of growth in the Washington metro area. They’re known for practical, business-minded counsel, deep experience across multiple practice areas, and an award-winning team that values relationships, responsiveness, and high-quality legal work.

Job Description

• Independently manage a high-volume collections caseload (approximately 250 to 400 active matters) from intake through resolution
• Handle court appearances and enforcement proceedings in multiple jurisdictions, including covenant enforcement matters
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and senior attorneys to drive files forward efficiently
• Review and interpret governing documents and client materials; draft analyses and recommendations for attorney review
• Communicate regularly with community association boards and management companies, including routine reporting and status updates
• Track and manage billing (hourly and task-code/fixed-fee matters) with strong attention to detail
• Attend occasional on-site client meetings (board meetings, elections, and related association matters)

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Virginia Bar license (required)
• 2+ years of creditor-side collections experience (community association/HOA collections a plus)
• Comfortable handling court appearances and post-judgment enforcement
• Strong legal research, writing, and client communication skills
• Organized and able to manage a fast-moving, high-volume caseload

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values professionalism, growth, and doing right by clients. This is a great fit for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, steady case volume, mentorship from experienced lawyers, and a long-term path in a respected practice group.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance