Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP · 1 day ago
Community Associations Paralegal
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expWhiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP is a growing business and litigation law firm with approximately 180 attorneys in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Community Association Paralegal works directly with practice attorneys to manage cases related to the collection of past due assessments for Community Association clients, requiring exceptional organizational capabilities and professionalism.
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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
Qualification
Required
2+ years of paralegal experience specifically in a law firm is required
Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certification and/or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies
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
Preferred
Timekeeping experience preferred
FDCPA: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
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.
Company
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
Whiteford provides a comprehensive range of sophisticated, cost-effective business law and litigation services to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to middle-market companies to global enterprises.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gregory Stone
Co-Chair, Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group
Keith Moulsdale
Partner
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