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Job description
About the Role
Join a California legal practice advising homeowner associations on governance, real estate, and related disputes. This role combines litigation and transactional work, with responsibility for providing responsive counsel and independently managing a caseload.
What You'll Do
Advise HOA boards and community managers for condominium, townhouse, cooperative, and planned development communities.
Handle civil matters involving real estate disputes, construction defects, creditor-side bankruptcy, and judgment collections.
Draft and review governance opinions, board resolutions, formation documents, bylaws, and real estate documents.
Advise clients on the Davis-Stirling Act, governing documents, and community association governance.
Respond to client inquiries within 24 hours and manage your caseload independently.
Contribute to marketing through published articles and presentations at industry events.
What We're Looking For
3 to 7 years of concentrated litigation or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation work such as motions, discovery, or trial preparation.
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar.
Background in corporate governance or real estate law, with strong legal writing and client service skills.
Comfort using legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and legal case management software.
Ability to work autonomously, respond promptly, take feedback, and meet an annual 1,800 billable-hour expectation.
HOA or community association law, Davis-Stirling Act, CC&Rs, creditor-side bankruptcy, collections, or construction defect experience is beneficial.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $155,000 to $195,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Remote within the United States, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location. Candidates should be located in or near Southern California.