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
In this role, you will work closely 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 environmental laws and regulatory oversight processes and agencies
- Conducting research and legal analysis to help clients navigate through complex and evolving areas of law, including school site acquisition and disposition processes, developer fees, and other business and property matters
- Assisting clients with public procurement and contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of types of agreements, such as leases, construction contracts, 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
- Preparing and drafting school 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 evolving 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
- Approaches new challenges and obstacles with a solution-oriented mindset
- Demonstrated success working as a team player in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to work independently
- Litigation experience preferred but not required
- 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 $120,000 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 AttorneyRecruiting@dwkesq.com.
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