Public Sector Construction & Real Estate Attorney (Hybrid)

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

CalPERS Retirement Plan

401(k) and 457 deferred compensation

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California's Legal Services office in San Francisco or Sacramento seeks an attorney to join its Real Estate Unit (REU). The REU provides in-house support for the state's real property portfolio, including courthouse facilities, construction, procurement, leases, and related financing and disposition decisions.

Responsibilities include drafting complex construction contracts, advising on public sector real estate matters, and writing memoranda and opinions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active California Bar membership.
• At least three years of post-bar legal experience.
• Experience with large-scale construction or real estate matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal support for the Real Property portfolio, including courthouse facilities, procurement, construction, operation, and leasing.
• Draft complex construction contracts, procurement documents, and leases; support financing and disposition matters.
• Draft legal memoranda and opinions; advise on facilities-related issues and support advisory committees and working groups.

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal analysis

Writing ability

Communication

Contract drafting

Teamwork

Relationship building

Public speaking

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The Judicial Council of California's Legal Services office in San Francisco or Sacramento seeks an attorney to join its Real Estate Unit (REU). The REU provides in-house support for the state's real property portfolio, including courthouse facilities, construction, procurement, leases, and related financing and disposition decisions.

Responsibilities include drafting complex construction contracts, advising on public sector real estate matters, and writing memoranda and opinions.