Litigation and Transactional Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Act as a trusted legal adviser handling both contested matters and document-based work, with full ownership of an individual caseload. The position also includes some contribution to the firm's visibility through writing and speaking.

What you'll do

• Counsel client boards and their managers on a wide range of legal questions.
• Manage litigation in areas such as real estate disputes, construction-related claims, creditor-side bankruptcy and judgment enforcement.
• Prepare and review corporate and property-related paperwork, including governance opinions and foundational organizational documents.
• Guide clients on statutory compliance, reading governing documents and sound governance practice.
• Reply promptly to client questions, within one business day, while running your own matters with little oversight.
• Support firm visibility by authoring published pieces and speaking at industry events.
• Collaborate with senior partners and support staff to achieve good results for clients.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 3 to 7 years of experience in litigation and/or transactional legal work.
• Hands-on civil litigation background covering motions, discovery and trial preparation.
• Grounding in corporate governance or real estate law.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Polished, persuasive written work, with a sample available on request.
• Self-directed working style, comfortable working from home full-time without close supervision.
• Openness to feedback and careful adherence to direction.
• Dependable communication habits and a commitment to quick turnaround.
• Enthusiasm for learning a new area of practice.
• Based in or near Southern California, with Los Angeles preferred.
• Ability to meet an annual billable hours target of 1,800.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Bonus points

• Background in community association or homeowner association law.
• Experience with creditor-side bankruptcy or judgment collections.
• Experience with construction defect litigation.
• Familiarity with California community association statutes or recorded covenants.
• Experience writing for publication or marketing.
• Public speaking or teaching experience.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 155,000 to 195,000 per year

Location and work model

• Remote (US)
• Full-time