Associate Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

Overview

This role supports a Southern California legal team providing litigation and transactional counsel to homeowner associations across California. The position is fully remote and combines independent case management with responsive, practical legal guidance for association boards and community managers.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development associations and their community managers.
• Handle civil litigation involving real estate disputes, construction defects, creditor-side bankruptcy, and judgment collections.
• Draft and review governance documents, board resolutions, incorporation documents, bylaws, and real estate documents.
• Advise clients on Davis-Stirling Act compliance, governing document interpretation, and association governance.
• Manage an independent caseload and respond to client inquiries within 24 hours.
• Contribute to marketing efforts through published articles and presentations at industry events.
• Meet an annual expectation of 1,800 billable hours.

Requirements

• 3 to 7 years of concentrated litigation or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation work such as motions, discovery, or trial preparation.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license.
• Strong legal writing skills (including a writing sample), excellent client communication, and a commitment to prompt responses.
• Background in corporate governance or real estate law.
• Ability to work independently, receive feedback, and learn new practice areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HOA or community association law.
• Familiarity with the Davis-Stirling Act, CC&Rs, construction defect litigation, creditor-side bankruptcy, and collections.
• Experience with legal writing for publication and/or public speaking.
• Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $155,000 to $195,000 annually.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

• Fully remote, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location.
• Candidates should be located in or near Southern California.

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.