Business, Property and Construction Attorney

Mid-sized education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks an Associate to join its Business, Property and Construction Law Practice Group. If you are interested in joining a team that supports the education of students in California, we encourage you to apply.

Candidates will be considered for the following DWK offices (Hybrid): San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego, Sacramento, East Bay, Fresno

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three years of legal experience (transactional and/or litigation) working on business, real property, and/or construction matters.

Role

In this role, you will work in close collaboration with knowledgeable and experienced attorneys to assist with the diverse transactional and litigation legal needs of California public school districts. Representative matters could include:

• Providing guidance on compliance with laws and regulatory oversight processes and agencies, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Title 5, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Division of State Architect (DSA), Office of Public School Construction (OPSC)
• Helping clients navigate through complex and evolving areas of law, including construction delivery methods and disputes, land acquisition and disposition processes, state funded educational programs, developer fees
• Assisting clients with public procurement and contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of types of agreements, such as construction contracts, special and professional services agreements, facilities use agreements and leases, purchase and sale agreements, among others
• Assisting with litigation support tasks and case preparation, including discovery, legal research, motion writing, document review, and other relevant tasks
• Conducting research and legal analysis of pertinent laws (case law, Government Code, Education Code, Public Contract Code, Public Resources Code, etc.) and performing legislative and policy analysis
• Preparing and drafting board resolutions, agenda items, administrative policies, correspondence, client memorandums, and other legal documents
• Providing general assistance in identifying legal issues, developing strategies, and recommending solutions to serve client needs

Qualifications Include

• Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to learn about and work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service and maintaining client satisfaction
• Excellent judgment and the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Demonstrated success working as a team player in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to work independently
• Litigation experience preferred
• Admission to the California State Bar

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both California’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) and local Fair Chance Ordinances (FCOs).

The annual salary range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $130,000 to $175,000. The final annual salary offered will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to the offered salary, our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing options; sick and vacation time, along with paid holidays. We offer additional voluntary benefits designed to meet your individual needs.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1750, Long Beach, CA 90802 or ***email_hidden***.

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