Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a California law practice advising homeowner associations on litigation, governance, and transactional matters. This role is suited to an experienced attorney who can manage a caseload independently and provide responsive, practical counsel to association boards and community managers. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Advise condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development associations and their community managers. - Handle litigation involving real estate disputes, construction defects, creditor-side bankruptcy, and judgment collections. - Draft and review governance materials, including board resolutions, incorporation documents, bylaws, and real estate documents. - Advise clients on Davis-Stirling Act compliance, CC&R interpretation, and association governance. - Respond to client inquiries within 24 hours and manage matters independently. - Support marketing through articles, industry presentations, and other professional contributions. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Three to seven years of concentrated litigation or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation work such as motions, discovery, and trial preparation. - Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar. - Background in corporate governance or real estate law, with strong legal writing and client-service skills. - Ability to work autonomously, respond promptly, take feedback, and meet an annual target of 1,800 billable hours. - Willingness to learn community association law; experience with HOAs, the Davis-Stirling Act, CC&Rs, construction defect litigation, creditor-side bankruptcy, or judgment collections is a plus. - Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and legal case management software. - Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual base salary: $155,000 to $195,000. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Fully remote, with the primary location in Los Angeles, California.