Facilities & Business Attorney for San Diego Office

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a Facilities & Business Attorney to join its San Diego office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support school districts and public agencies with legal matters related to business, construction, development, and real property. The ideal candidate will have experience working with public agencies and a strong interest in education law. Prior experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Community Facilities Districts (CFDs), and developer fees is a plus.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on public agency and education law, including real property, construction, and business matters.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and memos.
• Collaborate with clients to offer strategic guidance and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Stay informed on legal developments in public agency law and deliver training sessions to clients as needed.
• Support clients in navigating complex legal challenges, including litigation, administrative hearings, and contract negotiations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of legal experience, with a focus on public agency or school district matters preferred.
• Strong knowledge of California public agency laws, including CEQA and developer fee-related regulations.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively in a team environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• An active member of the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis of education and public agency laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both client interaction and legal document preparation.
• High level of organization and attention to detail in managing multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to develop creative solutions for complex legal issues while balancing client needs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible work schedule and hybrid work environment.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and long-term disability insurance.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture, emphasizing growth and learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a passion for public agency and education law to contribute to impactful legal work. If you are looking for a role that offers professional growth and the chance to work closely with school districts and public agencies, this position provides the ideal platform.

This full-service education and public agency firm maintains eight locations throughout California, serving municipal, county, and college districts as well as universities. Attorneys with a sense of humor and strong research, writing, and collaborative skills will thrive in the firm's friendly, team-oriented environment; these attorneys offer the firm's clients expertise in matters of personnel, funding, education, and administration, as well as litigation in all practice areas.