Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a legal team serving homeowner associations across California. You will provide litigation and transactional counsel to association boards and community managers, while managing your caseload independently and delivering responsive client service. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Advise condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development associations and their community managers. - Handle real estate disputes, construction defect litigation, creditor-side bankruptcy matters, and judgment collections. - Draft and review governance opinions, board resolutions, corporate formation documents, bylaws, and real estate documents. - Advise clients on Davis-Stirling Act compliance, governing document interpretation, and association governance. - Respond to client inquiries within 24 hours and independently manage an active caseload. - Contribute to marketing through published articles and presentations at industry events. 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. - Strong legal writing and client service skills, with a writing sample required. - Background in corporate governance or real estate law; HOA or community association experience is a plus. - Familiarity with the Davis-Stirling Act, CC&Rs, creditor-side bankruptcy, judgment collections, or construction defect litigation is helpful. - Comfort using Westlaw or LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and legal case management software. - Self-directed, responsive, receptive to feedback, and willing to meet an annual target of 1,800 billable hours. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $155,000 to $195,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Remote role, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location. Candidates should be located in or near Southern California.