Legal Full-Time

Senior Litigator, HOA Law (Southern California) (US)

Swedelson Gottlieb • West Los Angeles, CA

Company

Swedelson Gottlieb

Annual salary

$160k – $200k/yr

Location

West Los Angeles, CA

Listed

71d ago

Experience:: 7 to 15 years
Workplace:: Southern California preferred, working Pacific hours. Office space available in West Los Angeles for occasional in-person collaboration.
Visa:: Visa sponsorship not available

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About this Role

We are looking for a Senior Litigation Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join California's top HOA law firm and handle all aspects of litigation for community associations statewide. This is an opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized experts in homeowner association law, with a clear path to partnership for the right candidate.

What you need

7+ years of concentrated litigation experience with mastery of nuts-and-bolts litigation (full cycle through trial)
Excellent legal writing skills, a writing sample will be required during the interview process
Self-motivated and able to work independently without micromanagement; must follow direction and produce near-final quality drafts
Active California Bar membership
Experience in real estate law, construction defect, creditor-side bankruptcy, corporate governance, or community association law is a strong plus

What will you be doing?

Handling full-cycle litigation including complaints, motions, discovery, and court appearances on behalf of HOA clients
Managing your own caseload independently with minimal supervision, responding to client needs within 24 hours
Representing homeowner associations in matters spanning real estate, construction defect, creditor-side bankruptcy, and judgment collections
Collaborating with managing partners to learn the firm's specialized HOA practice area and Davis-Stirling Act applications
Meeting 1,800 billable hours annually while maintaining high-quality written work product

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The listing gives $160k – $200k/yr.

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Yes, the listing is remote. Southern California preferred, working Pacific hours. Office space available in West Los Angeles for occasional in-person collaboration. Visa sponsorship not available.