Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

Overview

Provide legal counsel to homeowner associations across California as part of a legal services team focused on community association matters. This role combines litigation and transactional work, supporting boards and community managers with practical, responsive advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development association boards and community managers
• Handle litigation involving real estate disputes, construction defects, creditor-side bankruptcy, and judgment collections
• Draft and review governance documents, including board resolutions, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and real estate documents
• Advise 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 through published articles and presentations at industry events

Requirements

• Three to seven years of concentrated litigation or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation experience with 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 excellent legal writing and client communication skills
• Ability to work independently, respond promptly, accept feedback, and meet an annual 1,800 billable-hour expectation
• Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and legal case management software

Preferred Qualifications

• HOA or community association law experience
• Davis-Stirling Act experience
• Experience with CC&Rs, creditor-side bankruptcy, collections, and construction defect litigation
• Publishing or public speaking experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary: $155,000 to $195,000
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Location

• Fully remote within the United States, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.