Civil Litigation Associate Attorney - Community Association Law

Job Description

Job Description

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

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established legal team handling sophisticated civil litigation for community associations throughout Southern California.
• Take ownership of meaningful matters involving contracts, CC&R enforcement, assessments, property damage, construction, and more.
• Gain hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, motions, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work alongside experienced litigators who value mentorship, collaboration, and practical problem-solving.
• Enjoy a 120-hour monthly billable requirement, offering a more sustainable approach to law firm life.
• Transition to a hybrid work schedule after 90 days of full-time office work.
• Earn competitive compensation of $150,000 to $170,000, depending on experience and fit, with annual bonus potential.
• Receive medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and generous 401(k) benefits.

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

Note:  An active California Bar license in good standing and 2+ years of civil litigation experience are required. Community association or HOA litigation experience is preferred but is not required.

About Us

We are an established Southern California law firm focused on providing practical, responsive, and cost-effective legal representation to community associations. Our litigation team handles complex disputes while maintaining a collaborative, down-to-earth approach to client service. We believe attorneys should have opportunities to take on meaningful work, develop their skills, and build long-term careers without sacrificing life outside the office. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation matters on behalf of community associations and related clients.
• Develop case strategy and provide practical legal recommendations to clients.
• Handle matters involving CC&R enforcement, contract and business disputes, and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
• Represent clients in assessment enforcement and property damage litigation.
• Handle fair housing, ADA, and construction-related litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and respond to discovery while developing case strategy throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to deliver efficient, high-quality legal representation.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Strong organization, judgment, and case-management abilities.
• Excellent client-service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative litigation team.
• Community association, HOA, real estate, construction, or related litigation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive litigation work while learning from experienced attorneys in a supportive environment. Our team emphasizes mentorship, professional development, practical legal strategy, and meaningful client responsibility. With a manageable 120-hour monthly billable expectation, hybrid flexibility after 90 days, competitive compensation, and a strong benefits package, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding litigation career with greater balance.

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Benefits:

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