Associate Attorney HOA Focus

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Northfield, Ohio, to join their team with a focus on Homeowners and Condo Owners Association (HOA/COA) legal matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with HOA boards and management companies, advising on governance, disputes, collections, and litigation.

• Represent HOA and COA clients across a range of legal matters
• Draft and update governing documents such as bylaws and policies
• Manage collections and enforcement actions
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and board meetings
• Lead client communications, budgeting, and strategy planning
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary experts and other attorneys
• Engage in community outreach, business development, and networking

• Licensed Ohio Attorney (JD required)
• 3-5 years of attorney legal experience
• Client-focused, highly organized, and business-minded
• Emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and coachable
• Strong communication and legal drafting skills
• Tech-savvy and confident with remote tools and systems
• Willingness to travel locally for meetings and hearings

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio

• Strong legal drafting and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency with technology and remote work tools

• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• HRA annual payment
• Generous PTO plan
• Paid leave for holidays, maternity, jury duty, bereavement, and school visitation
• Paid CLE and professional development
• Travel reimbursement
• Support for business development and leadership training