Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

Overview

The organization is seeking a legal professional to support a California practice advising homeowner associations on governance, real estate, and dispute matters. This role combines litigation and transactional work, with a focus on delivering responsive, practical counsel to clients across the state.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development HOA boards and community managers.
• Handle civil litigation involving real estate disputes, construction defects, creditor-side bankruptcy, and judgment collections.
• Draft and review governance documents, board resolutions, corporate records, and real estate documents.
• Provide guidance on Davis-Stirling Act compliance, CC&R interpretation, and community association governance.
• Manage an independent caseload and respond to client inquiries within 24 hours.
• Contribute to marketing through articles and presentations at industry events.

Requirements

• Three to seven years of concentrated litigation and/or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation work such as motions, discovery, or trial preparation.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Background in corporate governance or real estate law.
• Strong legal writing and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, respond constructively to feedback, and meet an annual target of 1,800 billable hours.
• Comfort using legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HOA or community association law, Davis-Stirling Act, CC&R, creditor-side bankruptcy, collections, or construction defect matters.
• Experience writing for publication or speaking at professional events.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

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