Senior Litigation Attorney – HOA Law

AIDA Recruitment•Los Angeles, CA

12d•Remote

About The Position

On behalf of our client, Swedelson Gottlieb, a leading California law firm specializing in homeowners association (HOA) and community association law, we are looking for an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator who can independently manage cases from initial pleadings through trial while delivering high-quality legal work with minimal supervision. You will represent community associations throughout California and have the opportunity to develop specialized expertise in HOA law while working alongside highly experienced attorneys in the field. For the right candidate, there is a clear path toward partnership. Location: Remote – Southern California preferred Office: West Los Angeles, CA – available for occasional collaboration Employment: Full-time Compensation: $160K–$200K base + discretionary bonus Billable Requirement: 1,800 hours/year Growth: Partner-track opportunity Work Authorization: Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. — visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

7–15 years of civil litigation experience, ideally within a law firm environment.
Strong hands-on experience managing litigation from initial filing through trial.
Excellent legal research and writing skills; a writing sample will be required during the interview process.
Ability to work independently, follow direction, and produce near-final-quality legal drafts.
Active California Bar membership.
Strong organizational and client-management skills.
Southern California candidates are preferred, with the ability to occasionally visit the West Los Angeles office when needed.
Availability to work primarily Pacific Time hours.
Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. — visa sponsorship is not available.
Stable professional history and clear career progression.
Comfortable adopting the firm's established legal positions, standards, and writing style.

Nice To Haves

Experience in HOA/community association law, real estate litigation, construction defect, creditor-side bankruptcy, judgment collections, or corporate governance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle civil litigation, including complaints, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, court appearances, and trial preparation.
Independently manage your own caseload and maintain responsive communication with clients.
Represent homeowner and community associations in matters involving real estate, construction defects, creditor-side bankruptcy, judgment collections, corporate governance, and related disputes.
Work closely with managing partners to develop expertise in California HOA law and the Davis-Stirling Act.
Prepare high-quality legal briefs, motions, correspondence, and other written work product.
Meet an annual requirement of 1,800 billable hours.