Senior Litigator, HOA Law

Overview

This role is part of a Southern California legal team representing community associations. The attorney will independently manage complex, full-cycle litigation and advise clients on matters involving HOA law and related practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation from initial complaints through motions, discovery, trial preparation, and court appearances.
• Maintain an independent caseload and respond to client needs promptly.
• Represent community associations in matters including:
  • Real estate
  • Construction defect
  • Creditor-side bankruptcy
  • Judgment collection
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on community association matters and applications of the Davis-Stirling Act.
• Meet an annual billing expectation of 1,800 hours while producing high-quality written work.

Requirements

• Seven or more years of civil litigation experience, including substantial full-cycle litigation work.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Active membership in the California Bar.
• Experience with HOA or community association law, real estate litigation, or construction defect litigation.
• Knowledge of real estate law, corporate governance, CC&Rs, or the Davis-Stirling Act.
• Strong legal writing, sound judgment, and the ability to manage work independently while incorporating feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience.
• Creditor-side bankruptcy experience.
• Judgment collections experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000 to $200,000 annually.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote role, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location.