Transactional Associate Attorney - Community Association Law

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established legal team advising homeowner and community associations on meaningful transactional matters.
• Build strong client relationships while becoming a trusted legal advisor to HOA boards and community managers.
• Enjoy a 120-hour monthly billable requirement, providing a more sustainable workload than many traditional law firm environments.
• Work in the office initially, then transition to a hybrid schedule after 90 days.
• Receive mentorship and collaborate with experienced attorneys while taking meaningful ownership of your matters.
• Grow your expertise across Davis-Stirling Act compliance, governing documents, contracts, board governance, and general counsel matters.
• Earn $150,000 to $170,000, depending on experience and fit, with annual bonus potential.
• Receive medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and 401(k) benefits.

Location: La Mesa, CA — Full-time in-office for the first 90 days, with the opportunity to move to a flexible hybrid schedule afterward.

Note: An active California Bar license in good standing is required. Community association or HOA matters experience is preferred but is a soft-screen qualification, not a requirement.

About Us

We are an established Southern California law firm focused on providing practical, responsive, and cost-effective legal representation to community associations. Our team advises clients on a broad range of transactional and general counsel matters while building long-term relationships based on trust, sound judgment, and excellent service. We value collaboration, professionalism, and practical solutions. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise homeowner associations, community association boards, and community managers on transactional and general counsel matters.
• Counsel clients regarding Davis-Stirling Act compliance and other laws affecting common interest developments.
• Interpret, revise, and restate governing documents, including CC&Rs, bylaws, rules, and policies.
• Advise on board governance, elections, meetings, and association procedures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Advise clients regarding maintenance, repair, assessment, and community operations matters.
• Assist with fair housing requirements, disability accommodations, and related legal issues.
• Research legal issues and provide clear, practical recommendations to clients.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and serve as a responsive legal resource.
• Manage assigned matters while working collaboratively with attorneys and professional staff.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Attorney experience in transactional, real estate, corporate, community association, or related legal work.
• Community association or HOA matters experience is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to provide practical legal advice.
• Strong client-service mindset and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe you can build a successful legal career while maintaining a fulfilling life outside the office. You will have meaningful client responsibility, experienced mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and a manageable 120-hour monthly billable expectation. After 90 days, our hybrid schedule gives you added flexibility while allowing you to remain connected to a collaborative team.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance