Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

About the Role

Join a Southern California legal team advising homeowner associations throughout California. This role combines litigation and transactional work, delivering responsive, practical counsel to HOA boards and community managers.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• Three to seven years of concentrated litigation and/or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation experience with motions, discovery, and trial preparation.

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar.

• 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, is beneficial.

• Excellent legal writing, client communication, and organizational skills, with a commitment to responding within 24 hours. A writing sample is required.

• Self-directed and receptive to feedback, with the ability 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.

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.