Community Associations Paralegal

Job Title: Community Association Paralegal

Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Hybrid, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us:

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is a law firm focusing on corporate litigation, global and regulatory law for companies in a wide range of industries. With offices in Colorado, Delaware, Kentucky, Florida, Maryland, New York, North Carolina Washington, and Virginia, our 180 lawyers help our clients grow their businesses in the mid-Atlantic and around the globe. At Whiteford we strive to provide the best in innovative and sophisticated legal services, and seek talented students, attorneys, and staff who share this goal. We also value an inclusive work environment where diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas are vital to a thriving workforce.

Job Summary:

Whiteford is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Paralegal to join its growing Community Associations practice in its Washington DC office. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who enjoys taking ownership of their work, developing strong relationships with attorneys and clients, and playing an active role in moving matters from start to finish.

As a member of the Community Associations team, you will work closely with attorneys and clients on matters involving the collection of past-due assessments for community association clients. You will manage your own portfolio of matters while collaborating with an experienced team in a fast-paced and engaging practice.

Successful candidates will be organized, responsive, proactive, and enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in delivering excellent client service, and knows how to keep matters moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume portfolio, including monitoring deadlines, account activity, case status, and next steps.
• Work closely with attorneys to prepare correspondence, pleadings, motions, lawsuits, court filings, reports, and other related documents.
• Review, reconcile, and maintain account information in accordance with governing documents, applicable laws, and client requirements.
• Engage regularly and professionally with clients, board members, management companies, attorneys, and other parties regarding matter status and next steps.
• Research and apply applicable laws, procedural requirements, governing documents, and firm resources to support matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Independently organize and prioritize work, anticipate next steps, and proactively advance matters while meeting deadlines and client expectations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate and take appropriate next steps.
• Ability to learn and apply new information, processes, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Professional, responsive, and client-service-focused approach to working with attorneys, clients, colleagues, and outside parties.
• Comfort learning and using legal technology, document management systems, and other software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Prior law firm, collections, and/or timekeeping experience is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of paralegal, legal support, or collections experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree in paralegal studies, and/or Paralegal Certification 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.