What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Association Paralegal (Falls Church, VA) position at Whiteford Taylor Preston?
Job Type: Hybrid, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
About Us:
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.
Job Summary:
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.
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.
- 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.
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 Court: 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.
Hiring Contact: Nikia Hairston
Hiring Contact Email Address: HRrecruiting@whitefordlaw.com
