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A bit about us:

With nearly two decades of dedicated service and a presence across seven California offices, we are a premier full-service law firm focused exclusively on representing public schools, community colleges, educational institutions, and public entities. We proudly serve over 500 education clients, including school districts, SELPAs, county offices of education, private schools, government agencies, and municipalities. Our team includes attorneys who have served as educators, school board members, and in-house counsel—bringing a deep, firsthand understanding of the operational and legal challenges facing California’s education system.

Why join us?

  • Competitive Base Salary: Up to $200K (DOE)
  • Bonus Structure: Quarterly and Annual Bonuses (Up to $50K Potential)
  • 401(k) with Generous Firm Match
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
  • 1,800 Billable Hour Target – Designed to Support Work-Life Balance
  • Collaborative, Collegial Environment with 120+ Attorneys Statewide
  • Hybrid-Remote Schedule: 3 Days In-Office, 2 Remote

Job Details

  • Counsel school districts, community colleges, and other public education entities on all aspects of business and facilities operations
  • Handle transactions involving real estate acquisition, disposition, and leasing, as well as public works contracting and construction procurement
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor, technology, consultant, construction, and interagency agreements
  • Advise clients on compliance with the California Education Code, Public Contract Code, Government Code, Labor Code, and related federal and state regulations
  • Navigate clients through federal and state funding programs, such as ESSER and eRate, ensuring compliance with procurement rules
  • Assist with resolving disputes related to construction, public contracting, and facilities management
  • Represent clients in administrative proceedings and agency negotiations
  • Collaborate closely with school administrators, general counsel, business officers, and boards to support infrastructure planning, day-to-day operations, and long-term capital projects

Looking For:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
  • Minimum 3 years of legal experience, ideally in real estate, public contracting, construction law, or public agency representation
  • Experience with education or public entity clients is strongly preferred, though defense-side attorneys in related transactional or litigation fields are encouraged to apply
  • Strong legal drafting, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance skills
  • Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with public sector stakeholders
  • Commitment to public education and supporting the institutions that serve California students
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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