Facilities & Business Attorney

Lozano Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus programs

Job summary

Lozano Smith's Walnut Creek office seeks an Attorney for the Facilities & Business practice group. You will support public entities like school districts on business, construction, development, and real property matters in a collaborative, mentorship-rich environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of legal experience, a passion for public service, and strong research, writing, and communication skills. California bar admission in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to public entities such as school districts, focusing on business, construction, development, and real property matters.
• Collaborate with clients to provide practical, timely, and strategic solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Prior transactional or litigation experience representing school districts and/or public agencies is a plus, as is familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Facilities & BusinessAttorney

Our Walnut Creek office is currently seeking an Attorney for our Facilities and Business practice group. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that provides meaningful legal support to public entities such as school districts, focusing on business, construction, development, and real property matters. We offer an inclusive, family-friendly environment where teamwork, open-door communication, and mentorship are at the forefront.

Our ideal candidate has 2+ years of legal experience, a passion for representing public entities, and a strong interest in school district and public agency law.Additionally, you’ll collaborate with clients to provide practical, timely, and strategic solutions to their business challenges, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Prior transactional or litigation experience representing school districts and/or public agencies is a plus, as is familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Qualifications:

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

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

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience

meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills,

qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary,

benefits, and bonus programs.

We are California's leading public

agency law firm, where professionals

thrive and grow. Experience a

by mentorship, development, and

Lozano Smith values diversity,

fostering an inclusive environment

where varied perspectives enrich our

work and culture. Our dedication to

equity and representation ensures a

dynamic team that reflects the

communities we serve.

Spotlight on Culture

Professional Development

Child-Friendly Business Award

Community Engagement Projects

Collaborative Environment

Focus on Schools and Community

Partnering with school districts,

community colleges, cities, counties

and all types of public agencies is at

the core of what we do. Our 30+ year

commitment has positively impacted

countless students and communities

throughout California.