Facilities & Business Attorney - Lateral

Lozano Smith; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Bonus programs

Mentorship

Job summary

Lozano Smith's Fresno office seeks an Attorney for the Facilities & Business practice group. You will support public entities, including school districts, on business, construction, development, and real property matters.

The role emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and timely, practical legal solutions. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of legal experience, a passion for public agency law, and CA Environmental Quality Act familiarity.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the State Bar of California in good standing.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for representing public entities and educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to public entities such as school districts.
• Advise on business, construction, development, and real property matters.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver practical, timely, and strategic legal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including environmental considerations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Job description

Facilities & BusinessAttorneyFresno

Our Fresno 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 a minimum of 3 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.