Job description

Job Duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and services for a variety of housing programs administered by the department. As the incumbent progresses, assignments may become progressively more complex, and are to be performed independently with less supervision.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging work environment requiring quick turnarounds to meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to use good judgment when analyzing data and situations, draw sound conclusions, and take effective action.
• Working knowledge of legal documents and related material.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with individuals in different professional roles and at different levels.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments with accuracy, to prioritize work, meet deadlines and to work effectively, independently, or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using e-document discovery software such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, etc.
• Experience with Legal Research
• Demonstrated ability to act independently, work with and assist management, staff, attorneys, and others. Open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact.

Essential Functions

Legal analysis, memorialization of terms, review of documents, transactional work and all other legal duties associated with the legal work for closing multifamily and single-family grants, loans, or services at both the construction and permanent closing stages. In assisting with the legal work entailed in closing such grants and loans review and analysis of some or all of the following documents, amongst others, may be necessary: project reports, title reports, bond documents, grant documents, loan documents, legal briefs, subordination instruments, staff prepared transaction summaries, letters, analyses, claims, estoppel agreements, contracts, memoranda, etc. Be familiar with, assist with drafting of, and apply applicable regulations, statutes and other applicable laws that involve or impact the closing of multifamily or single-family grants and loans or the provision of services.

Research, advise, brief and/or draft memoranda or electronic or other documents or communications for supervisors, legislative or executive officials, management and/or Department staff regarding various matters including, without limitation fund disbursements, organizational structures, loan programs, contracts, deeds of trust, grant or loan lien and security matters, regulatory agreements, covenants that run with the land, title reports, encumbrances, preliminary reports, matters associated with low income housing tax credits and tax exempt housing bonds, and other financial and real property documents and issues.

Legal analysis, memorialization of terms, review of documents, transactional work and all other legal duties associated with the legal work required for the restructuring, refinancing or other modification of terms of existing grants or loans in connection with multifamily and single-family project or services. Review all necessary legal and other documents, including other lenders’ loan documents, and ensure all program and/or statutory requirements are met in connection with a project restructure, refinance, or modification. Be familiar with, assist with drafting of, and apply all applicable regulations, statutes and other applicable laws that involve or impact the restructuring of multifamily or single-family grants, loans, or projects.

Review and assist with drafting of, and provide legal advice concerning notices of funding availability, standard agreements, estoppels, and other contracts and matters involving multifamily and single-family grants, loans, and services. Be familiar with, assist with drafting of, and apply all applicable regulations, statutes and other applicable laws that involve or impact notices of funding availability, standard agreements, estoppels, and other contracts and matters.

Participate in, lead, or otherwise engage in negotiations, discussions, and meetings regarding loan and/or grant issues, loan or project restructurings, real property issues, monitoring issues regarding loan or grant programs, contract issues, and other legal matters and issues. Assist staff in monitoring and managing housing projects funded with loan or grant funds for compliance with regulatory agreements, enforcement of deeds of trust, workouts, and related post-development, among other, activities. Be familiar with, assist with drafting of, and apply all applicable regulations, statutes and other applicable laws that involve or impact real property issues, monitoring issues regarding loan or grant programs, contract issues, and other legal matters and issues.

Responsible for the completion of other projects, assignments, and Division administrative tasks as directed by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,153.00 - $10,836.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95833

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