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Irvine, CA, United States

Facilities Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm located in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Facilities Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in public agency procurement and contracting, public works, real property transactions, and general agency law. This role involves managing complex legal issues related to public procurement, providing guidance on compliance and risk management, and offering high-quality legal support in pre-litigation dispute resolution.

Duties:

• Advise and represent clients in matters related to public agency procurement and contracting, including public contract law, bidding processes, and requests for proposals.
• Handle public works issues such as bid protests, prompt payment disputes, stop payment notices, false claims, suretyship, and prevailing wage law.
• Oversee real property transactions, including conducting due diligence, managing entitlements, and ensuring public agency compliance.
• Provide legal guidance on general agency law, including the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and conflict of interest laws.
• Evaluate and resolve pre-litigation disputes, including navigating government claims procedures.
• Prepare, revise, and negotiate contracts ensuring legal compliance, effective risk management, and reasonableness.
• Communicate professionally with clients in person and through various forms of telecommunication, addressing both legal and strategic practical issues in public procurement and related disputes.
• Take ownership of matters, develop courses of action, and follow through under professional oversight.
• Demonstrate strong self-awareness of personal strengths and limitations, seeking professional training and mentorship as needed.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in public agency procurement, public works, real property transactions, and general agency law.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Proven ability to manage contract preparation, revisions, and negotiations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and other stakeholders.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently while under supervision.
• Desire for ongoing professional development and mentorship.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of public contract law and bidding processes.
• Expertise in public works-related legal issues.
• Proficiency in real property transaction law and public agency compliance.
• Strong understanding of general agency law, including applicable acts and regulations.
• Ability to handle pre-litigation disputes and government claims procedures.
• High-level research and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

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