Hybrid Public Contracting & Complex Litigation Associate

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401(k) plan with partial matching

Bonuses (performance-based)

Discretionary and billable-hours bonus

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP seeks an Associate in California with 4–6 years of experience representing public agencies, focusing on contracting, procurement, construction, and related litigation. The ideal candidate will bring experience drafting and negotiating a variety of public agency agreements and substantial litigation exposure in public works matters.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in California, with a base salary range of $165,000–$205,000 plus annual bonuses based on

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience representing public agencies in California
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating public agency agreements (professional services, engineering, procurement, technology)
• Litigation experience in public works and construction disputes (delay, disruption, defective work, surety bond claims)
• CPRA compliance and related advisory work for public agencies
• Excellent writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Strong client-service orientation; ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent public agencies in contracting, procurement, construction, and related litigation matters in California
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of public agency agreements
• Handle litigation related to public works projects and construction disputes; support CPRA compliance and advisory matters

Skills

Public contracting

Contract drafting & negotiations

Construction litigation

CPRA compliance

Legal writing & research

Client service orientation

Independent & collaborative work

California Bar admission

Education

State Bar of California admission

Job description

Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP seeks an Associate in California with 4–6 years of experience representing public agencies, focusing on contracting, procurement, construction, and related litigation. The ideal candidate will bring experience drafting and negotiating a variety of public agency agreements and substantial litigation exposure in public works matters.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in California, with a base salary range of $165,000–$205,000 plus annual bonuses based on