Closing Date: 18th September, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and support in connection with the management of a real estate portfolio of approximately 20 million square feet (450+ buildings) including issues connected with on-going building maintenance, facility modifications, and changing court space needs.
- Provide legal advice and support for courthouse capital construction projects including construction-related contract procurement, contract administration, contract close-out, warranty enforcement, claims, and litigation.
- Provide legal guidance regarding facilities maintenance procurement and contract administration.
- Draft and negotiate leases, licenses, and renewals thereof, as well as provide legal advice concerning lease disputes and terminations.
- Draft and assist in negotiating site acquisition agreements including related environmental (i.e. CEQA) compliance.
- Handle issues connected with the transfers of responsibility for trial court facilities from the 58 counties to the Judicial Council under SB 1732 including issues that arise with respect to shared-use facilities.
- Provide legal support for dispositions of closed court facilities including drafting authorizing legislation.
- Research and draft legal memoranda, opinions, and policies related to facilities' issues.
- Provide facilities-related advice to support the work of other Judicial Council offices.
- Supervise work of outside counsel on real estate and construction matters or litigation.
- Provide legal support for the Judicial Council's facilities-related advisory committees and working groups.
- Depending upon background and experience that may be of direct service to the courts and the Judicial Council, the attorney may be called upon to perform additional duties or assist other Legal Services units in areas of labor and employment law, litigation management, ethics, transactions and business operations, as well as draft rules of court and legislation, prepare written legal opinions, and support Judicial Council advisory bodies focused on civil law and procedure and court operations.
Working Conditions:
The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance and provides substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, the Judicial Council offers an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, a public transit stipend up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the Judicial Council's San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader's direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations.
Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney.
After passing the state bar, work experience as a law clerk to a federal judge prior to formal state bar admission will be considered qualifying experience.
Licensing and Certifications
Current Active Membership with The State Bar of California Prior to Date of Hire.
Desirable Qualifications:
Acquisitions, and Environmental Laws. • Knowledge of And Experience with Public Entity Administration and Legal Issues, Including Procurement, Public Records, Governing Bodies/governance, and Advisory Roles.
Skills:
Other Information:
If You Are Selected for Hire, Verification of Employment Eligibility or Authorization to Work in The United States Will Be Required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney.
After passing the state bar, work experience as a law clerk to a federal judge prior to formal state bar admission will be considered qualifying experience.
Licensing and Certifications
Current Active Membership with The State Bar of California Prior to Date of Hire.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with Large Scale Construction Projects, Including Drafting Complex Construction Contracts, Procurement, and Resolution of Construction Disputes.
- Experience in Real Estate Matters, Including Drafting Real Estate Agreements, Leases, Property
Acquisitions, and Environmental Laws. • Knowledge of And Experience with Public Entity Administration and Legal Issues, Including Procurement, Public Records, Governing Bodies/governance, and Advisory Roles.
Skills:
- Excellent Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Capabilities, and Judgment.
- Ability to Present Issues and Advocate Positions in Writing and Orally in A Manner that Is Clear, Concise, and Logical.
- Superior Contract and Document Drafting Skills.
- Ability to Manage Workloads, Coordinate Deadlines, and Prioritize Competing Demands.
- Ability to Work Autonomously While Being a Team Player with A Positive and Enthusiastic Attitude.
- Ability to Listen to And Consider Different Points of View.
- Ability to Building Consensus and Resolve Conflicts.
- Ability to Maintain Effective Working Relationships.
- Utilizing a Computer, Relevant Software Applications, And/or Other Equipment as Assigned.
- Effectively Communicating.
- Maintaining Effective Working Relationships with Colleagues, Clients, and The Public.
Other Information:
If You Are Selected for Hire, Verification of Employment Eligibility or Authorization to Work in The United States Will Be Required.
