Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

Overview

This role supports a legal team advising homeowner associations across California, combining litigation and transactional work. Counsel is provided to HOA boards and community managers with responsive, practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development HOA boards and community managers
• Handle real estate disputes, construction defect litigation, creditor-side bankruptcy matters, and judgment collections
• Draft and review governance opinions, board resolutions, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and real estate documents
• Advise on Davis-Stirling Act compliance, CC&R interpretation, and community association governance
• Respond to client inquiries within 24 hours and independently manage an active caseload
• Contribute to marketing through published articles and presentations at industry events

Requirements

• 3 to 7 years of concentrated litigation and/or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation experience with motions, discovery, and trial preparation
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Excellent legal writing, client communication, and organizational skills, including a commitment to responding within 24 hours (writing sample required)
• Self-directed and receptive to feedback, able to work independently and meet an annual target of 1,800 billable hours
• Experience with Westlaw or LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and legal case management software
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in corporate governance or real estate law; HOA or community association experience is a plus
• Knowledge of the Davis-Stirling Act and CC&Rs, or experience in creditor-side bankruptcy, judgment collections, or construction defect litigation

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

• Remote, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location