Staff Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Attorney (Member Legal)

$105,000 - $120,000 annually | Remote (California-based)

Looking for an opportunity to use your legal knowledge to help others, develop practical legal resources, and work with a collaborative team at a well-established organization that has been a leader in California for over 120 years? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), you’ll provide legal advice and counsel directly to our members while contributing to legal education, research, and outreach. As part of our Member Legal team, you’ll have the opportunity to help REALTORS® navigate legal questions and provide practical legal information and resources that support our members throughout California.

Reports To : Senior Managing Counsel
Department : Member Legal
Status : Full-Time, Exempt
Location : Remote (California-based applicants only)

What You'll Be Doing

Typical responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice and counsel in response to member written and telephone inquiries.
• Developing, drafting, and/or editing educational materials and communications for distribution to association members.
• Providing legal articles and other legal materials for website content in the legal section.
• Fulfilling legal research project assignments.
• Providing legal outreach presentations.
• Assisting REALTOR® Committees on the state level.

Work Arrangement & Travel

This position is currently remote. Applicants must reside in California.

Travel may include:

• Attendance at business meetings within California approximately three times per year.
• Minimal additional travel as business needs require.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Member of California State Bar

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Skills

• Ability to exercise independent judgment confidently and quickly.
• Ability to take responsibility and perform a variety of general business and trade association law tasks.
• Problem-solving and strong legal reasoning skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $105,000 - $120,000 annually

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company profit-sharing contribution, historically 10-15% per year
• Paid time off, starting at 80 hours per year and increases with tenure
• Professional development and education reimbursement opportunities
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-assisted housing program
• Health and wellness programs
• Corrective eye surgery reimbursement
• Vitamin reimbursement
• And more

Benefits eligibility is subject to plan requirements.

Apply Today

If you’re an attorney who enjoys helping others, solving practical legal questions, and turning complex legal information into useful guidance and resources, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join C.A.R.’s Member Legal team and help support REALTORS® throughout California.

About the California Association of REALTORS®

The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is a statewide trade association dedicated to advancing professionalism in real estate. The Association develops and promotes programs and services for its nearly 200,000 members and helps keep the public informed about real estate throughout California.  

As one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, C.A.R. provides members with tools, education, information, and advocacy to help them succeed in an evolving marketplace.  

Headquartered in Sacramento, C.A.R. offers flexible work arrangements, business casual culture, and a commitment to health, wellness, professional development, and work-life integration.  

Here at C.A.R., we believe in the power of relationships. We foster innovation, collaboration, and meaningful opportunities for growth while supporting a mission that impacts communities throughout California.  

Why Join Us?  

What many employees appreciate most about working at C.A.R. is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented, collaborative colleagues. We offer the autonomy to take ownership of your work, the support to grow professionally, and the chance to contribute to one of California's most respected professional organizations.  

Equal Employment Opportunity  

C.A.R. and/or its subsidiaries and agents will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Company Description

About the California Association of REALTORS® \n\nThe California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is a statewide trade association dedicated to advancing professionalism in real estate. The Association develops and promotes programs and services for its nearly 200,000 members and helps keep the public informed about real estate throughout California.   \n\nAs one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, C.A.R. provides members with tools, education, information, and advocacy to help them succeed in an evolving marketplace.   \n\nHeadquartered in Sacramento, C.A.R. offers flexible work arrangements, business casual culture, and a commitment to health, wellness, professional development, and work-life integration.   \n\nHere at C.A.R., we believe in the power of relationships. We foster innovation, collaboration, and meaningful opportunities for growth while supporting a mission that impacts communities throughout California.   \n\nWhy Join Us?   \n\nWhat many employees appreciate most about working at C.A.R. is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented, collaborative colleagues. We offer the autonomy to take ownership of your work, the support to grow professionally, and the chance to contribute to one of California's most respected professional organizations.   \n\nEqual Employment Opportunity   \n\nC.A.R. and/or its subsidiaries and agents will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.