Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

Overview

The organization is seeking a California-based legal professional to join a legal services team advising homeowner associations and community managers. This role includes a varied caseload of litigation and transactional matters, with practical, responsive counsel focused on governance and real estate.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development boards, as well as community managers.
• Handle real estate disputes, construction defect litigation, creditor-side bankruptcy matters, and judgment collections.
• Draft and review corporate governance opinions and board documents, including board resolutions, articles of incorporation, and bylaws, as well as real estate documents.
• Advise clients 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 by publishing articles and presenting at industry events.

Requirements

• 3 to 7 years of concentrated litigation and/or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation work such as motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Strong legal writing and client service skills; a writing sample is required.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and legal case management software.
• Independent, responsive, and receptive to feedback.
• Willingness to meet 1,800 billable hours annually.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance or real estate law, with the ability to learn community association law.
• HOA law, the Davis-Stirling Act, CC&Rs, creditor-side bankruptcy, judgment collections, or construction defect litigation experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $155,000 to $195,000 annually.

Location

Remote within the United States, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location. Candidates should be located in or near Southern California.