Business, Property, and Construction Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate to join its Business, Property, and Construction Law Practice Group in Fresno, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of legal experience in transactional and/or litigation work related to business, real property, and construction matters.

Duties

• Provide guidance on compliance with laws and regulatory oversight processes, including CEQA, Title 5, DTSC, DSA, and OPSC.
• Assist clients with construction delivery methods, land acquisition, state-funded educational programs, and developer fees.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including construction contracts and facilities use agreements.
• Support litigation tasks, including discovery, legal research, and motion writing.
• Conduct research and legal analysis of pertinent laws and perform legislative and policy analysis.
• Prepare and draft board resolutions, agenda items, and other legal documents.
• Identify legal issues, develop strategies, and recommend solutions to serve client needs.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and initiative to work on a broad variety of legal matters.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and satisfaction.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success as a team player and ability to work independently.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Effective communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing options.
• Sick and vacation time, along with paid holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits to meet individual needs.