Associate Attorney

Pay

$ - $ per year

• 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

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

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

Our client is a long‑standing, locally rooted Virginia law firm with decades of growth in the Washington metro area. Theyre 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.

• 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)

• 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

Youll 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.

Job Type: Full-time

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