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