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
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