Facilities and Business Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Facilities and Business Attorney for its Los Angeles, CA office. The successful candidate will join a team providing legal support to public entities, including school districts, with a focus on business, construction, development, and real property matters. This full-time role offers a collaborative environment emphasizing teamwork and mentorship.

Duties

• Provide legal support to public entities, focusing on business and construction matters.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver strategic solutions and ensure legal compliance.
• Engage in transactional or litigation work related to school districts and public agencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
• Experience with school district and public agency law preferred.
• Familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

Benefits

• Mentoring program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Child-friendly business award.
• Community engagement projects.
• Collaborative environment.

This firm prides itself on its working environment. You will find a firm environment that is very casual and collegial. Associates will be challenged, and they will have the opportunity for client contact very quickly. This firm represents many of Californias public agencies, and has offices throughout the entire state. Attorneys will be expected to practice in both state and federal courts. Minimum billable hours are only 1800 per year, and many associates have felt personally rewarded by representing such clients as public educators and school districts.