Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

Overview

This role supports a California community association law practice providing litigation and transactional counsel to homeowner associations across the state. The position advises HOA boards and community managers with practical legal guidance and responsive client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development associations, their boards, and community managers.
• Handle civil litigation matters, including:
  • Real estate disputes
  • Construction defect cases
  • Creditor-side bankruptcy
  • Judgment collections
• Draft and review governance opinions, board resolutions, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and real estate documents.
• Advise clients on California community association law, governing document interpretation, and association governance.
• Manage an independent caseload, including:
  • Responding to client inquiries within 24 hours
  • Meeting an annual target of 1,800 billable hours
• Contribute to business development through articles and presentations 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.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Strong legal writing, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to work independently, respond well to feedback, and follow direction.
• Background in corporate governance or real estate law, and willingness to learn community association law.
• Comfort using legal research platforms, office productivity software, and legal case management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HOAs, the Davis-Stirling Act, CC&Rs, creditor-side bankruptcy, judgment collections, construction defect litigation, legal publications, or public speaking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $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.