Community Association Attorney

Jimerson Birr

. Serve as day-to-day counsel to HOA and COA boards across Florida .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Florida community association law, providing legal counsel on governance, compliance, and operational matters. Strong drafting and analytical skills are essential for effective communication and document management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Membership In Good Standing With The Florida Bar2–5 Years Of Legal Experience In Community Association LawStrong Drafting Skills For Legal DocumentsExperience With Florida Community Association LawFamiliarity With Developer Turnover And Governance Structuring

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingRegulatory ComplianceCovenant EnforcementLitigation SupportDocument AuditsBudgeting GuidanceOperational Decision-MakingAssessment Collection StrategiesAnalysis Of Complex Legal IssuesAmendment Of Governing Documents

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailDirect Communication StyleFollow-Through

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership In The Florida Bar

Industry Keywords

Community Association LawHOACOAReal EstateCommunity Associations Institute (CAI)Governance StructuringDeveloper TurnoverRegulatory ChangesLitigationCollections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as day-to-day counsel to HOA and COA boards across Florida
Provide guidance on governance, budgeting, reserves, and operational decision-making
Deliver practical legal advice on regulatory and compliance matters
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
Stay current on Florida community association law and regulatory changes
Translate legal updates into actionable client guidance
Help associations maintain statutory and regulatory compliance
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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Collegial and professional firm culture
Commitment to professional development
Equal opportunity employment