Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an attorney with 2+ years of experience to join a growing law firm serving community associations in California. This opportunity offers exposure to a broad legal practice that touches contract matters, real property issues, corporate governance, tort claims, fair housing concerns, and insurance-related disputes. The ideal candidate brings strong legal writing, sound analytical judgment, and the confidence to represent clients effectively in both court proceedings and day-to-day counsel. This is a permanent, in-office position for someone motivated to deepen subject-matter expertise in a specialized and expanding area of law.
Responsibilities:
• Represent community association clients in litigation and advisory matters across a range of legal issues affecting common interest developments.
• Prepare persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings, with close attention to detail and legal strategy.
• Manage discovery activities by drafting requests and responses, reviewing produced materials, and helping develop case positions.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court in a detail-focused and confident manner.
• Analyze disputes involving contracts, property rights, governance matters, tort exposure, housing-related issues, and insurance concerns.
• Support case progression from initial assessment through resolution while maintaining required billable hour expectations.
• Contribute to the firm’s expanding practice by delivering responsive legal service and building knowledge in community association law.• Active license to practice law in California.
• At least 2 years of attorney experience, preferably in civil litigation or closely related legal work.
• Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive legal documents.
• Experience handling discovery, including written discovery and document review.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and court personnel.
• Interest in developing deep expertise in community association law and related disciplines.