Legal Assistant

Job Summary

A growing community association law practice in Winter Garden, FL is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its presuit department. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with law office experience who enjoys managing documentation, deadlines, client communication, and case file organization.

The Legal Assistant will work on matters involving condominium and homeowners' associations, including covenant enforcement, collections, lien preparation, and presuit correspondence. This role offers a stable weekday schedule, full benefits, paid time off, and the opportunity to join a collaborative legal team where accuracy, professionalism, and follow-through are valued.

This is a strong fit for someone who wants to build on prior law office experience in a supportive environment with consistent workflow, organized processes, and exposure to community association legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with covenant enforcement and collections matters for condominium and homeowners' associations.
- Open new files and prepare, process, and mail presuit demand letters and routine legal correspondence.
- Prepare and record Notices of Lien, Claims of Lien, Releases of Lien, and related legal documents.
- Track deadlines, monitor task completion, and maintain accurate, organized case files.
- Communicate professionally with clients, property owners, and internal legal team members by phone and email.
- Research and monitor mortgage foreclosure and bankruptcy matters as they relate to assigned files.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 annually.
- Employment Type: Direct hire, full-time.
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Benefits: Paid time off and full benefits package.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Support presuit legal matters involving collections, covenant enforcement, and association-related documentation.
- Prepare and process demand letters, lien documents, releases, correspondence, and file materials.
- Track legal deadlines, maintain organized case files, and support timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Communicate with clients and property owners to assist with account reconciliation and resolution efforts.

- Minimum of 2 years of law office experience required.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple files, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a legal office setting.
- Professional phone and email communication skills.
- Comfortable working with legal documents, client records, and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with collections, lien preparation, covenant enforcement, or community association law.
- Familiarity with condominium association or homeowners' association legal matters.
- Experience monitoring mortgage foreclosure or bankruptcy cases.
- Prior experience supporting a presuit, litigation, real estate, or creditor rights legal team.

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