Public Works Construction Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Works Construction Associate in Walnut Creek, CA. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of advisory and litigation experience in public works construction, with a focus on delivering effective solutions to complex legal issues.

Duties

• Provide advisory and litigation services in public works construction.
• Attend legislative body meetings and address contracting questions.
• Conduct extensive document reviews and interpret technical matters.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts.
• Handle bid protests, surety/bond issues, and insurance matters.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in public works construction advisory and litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Proficient in public contracting requirements and federal funding.

Education

• Degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management preferred.

Certifications

• California Bar License.

Skills

• Strong document review and technical interpretation skills.
• Excellent contract negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Ability to independently evaluate and respond to contracting disputes.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

For more than a hundred years, this premier California firm has been providing expert legal counsel and services on a variety of matters related to virtually all areas of law, including environmental and natural resources, regional planning, resource conservation, transportation, and water. With a deep understanding of the state's issues, the firm's attorneys deliver effective, timely, and service-oriented solutions to complex legal issues that the local businesses, individuals, and public agencies face.