Description:

Mid-sized women-owned education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks an Associate to join its Business, Property and Construction Law Practice Group. If you are interested in joining a team that works on landmark cases, we encourage you to apply.

Candidates will be considered for the following DWK offices: Sacramento, East Bay, San Francisco or Fresno

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three years of experience, including the below qualifications:

Public procurement and contract negotiation experience
Experience with and/or a willingness to learn bid packages and procurement documents, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of types of contracts, such as construction contracts, special services agreements, contracts for equipment, materials, and supplies, and agreements for professional services, such as design professionals and construction management services
Familiarity with bid protests, requests for substitution, stop payment notice claims, change orders, delay and cost overrun claims, payment bond issues, contract termination, and payment disputes
Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to learn about and work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated success working as a team player in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to work independently
Public entity representation is preferred but not required
Admission to the California State Bar