Los Angeles
Litigation Attorney – Water Law
Richards, Watson & Gershon is accepting resumes from candidates with 5-7 years’ experience with water rights, SGMA, and groundwater litigation, to join our Los Angeles or Orange County offices. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to professional excellence.
Real Estate Attorney
We currently are seeking a transactional real estate attorney with a minimum of seven years prior practice. Experience working with public entities, especially in the areas of land use and real estate development, is strongly preferred. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
Eminent Domain Attorneys
RWG is accepting resumes for two positions in its Eminent Domain Department. Candidates for the first position must have 1-2 years of litigation experience, and candidates for the second position should have 5+ years of general civil litigation experience, experience with preparing and responding to discovery and preparing and arguing motions. A strong interest in Eminent Domain is desirable. Candidates will gain immediate courtroom experience, have frequent client contact, and work closely with experienced litigators on a broad range of civil litigation. Candidates must possess superior research and persuasive writing skills, excellent academic credentials, a strong commitment to professional excellence, and California Bar membership.
Public Finance Attorney
Richards Watson & Gershon is currently seeking a public finance attorney with a minimum of two years of municipal bond finance experience to work in our downtown Los Angeles office. The firm serves as bond, issuer and disclosure counsel in municipal bond transactions involving cities, counties, school districts, special districts, and joint powers authorities. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
Labor & Employment Attorney
We are seeking a litigator with a minimum of three years’ experience (more experience highly desirable) for our labor and employment department. Our ideal candidate will be able to conduct discovery, write motions, appear in court, assist with research and strategy, and manage the day-to-day aspects of a case, including client interface, with minimal supervision. Experience with public agencies, administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings, and representation in Title VII and FEHA cases is strongly preferred. Candidates must be committed to labor and employment litigation, but may also assist in advising clients on a range of issues including public retirement systems, Cal/OSHA compliance, labor negotiations, and disciplinary matters. Candidates may also occasionally be asked to assist with non-employment litigation. California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills, and strong academic credentials are required.
Public Law Associates
Richards Watson & Gershon is seeking two public law associates to join our Los Angeles office. We will consider candidates with 0-2 years and 3+ years’ experience with an emphasis on the representation of public entities on a variety of public law matters. Knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act and conflict of interest laws is important. Experience in advising City Councils, Planning Commissions, or other governing boards at public meetings is desirable. The ability to work directly and effectively with clients is an essential skill for this position. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills, and a strong commitment to professional excellence.
Litigation Associate
Richards, Watson & Gershon is accepting resumes from candidates with a minimum of three years of litigation experience to join our Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain courtroom experience and also work closely with experienced litigators on a broad range of civil litigation. The ability to work directly and effectively with clients is an essential skill for this position. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills, and a strong commitment to professional excellence.
For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to recruiting@rwglaw.com.
EOE.
San Francisco
Real Estate Attorney
We currently are seeking a transactional real estate attorney with a minimum of seven years prior practice. Experience working with public entities, especially in the areas of land use and real estate development, is strongly preferred. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
Public Law Attorney
Richards Watson & Gershon is seeking an experienced Public Law Attorney to join our expanding San Francisco office. Candidates must have at least seven years of experience in representing clients on a variety of public law matters. Significant expertise in handling land use and CEQA matters and the ability to take the lead on complex land use projects is highly desired. Real estate and other transactional expertise also will be considered favorably. A successful candidate is expected to be able to advise City Councils, Planning Commissions or other governing boards at public meetings. In addition to its general public law practice, the San Francisco office represents several clean energy joint power authorities who are at the forefront of addressing climate change through the purchase of renewable energy and the development of decarbonization programs. Strong writing and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients are essential.
Litigation Associates
Richards, Watson & Gershon is accepting resumes for two positions in its litigation practice in San Francisco. Candidates for the first position must have 3+ years of litigation experience, and candidates for the second position should have 0-2 years of litigation experience. Candidates will gain immediate courtroom experience, have frequent client contact, and work closely with experienced litigators on a broad range of civil litigation. Candidates must possess superior research and persuasive writing skills, excellent academic credentials, a strong commitment to professional excellence, and California Bar membership.
Public Law Associate
Richards Watson & Gershon is seeking a public law associate to join our expanding San Francisco office. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year experience with an emphasis on the representation of public entities on a variety of public law matters. Knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act and conflict of interest laws is important. Experience in advising City Councils, Planning Commissions, or other governing boards at public meetings is desirable. In addition to its general public law practice, the San Francisco office represents several clean energy joint power authorities who are at the forefront of addressing climate change through the purchase of renewable energy and the development of decarbonization programs. The ability to work directly and effectively with clients is an essential skill for this position. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills, and a strong commitment to professional excellence.
For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample to recruiting at recruiting@rwglaw.com.
EOE.
Orange County
Litigation Attorney – Water Law
Richards, Watson & Gershon is accepting resumes from candidates with 5-7 years’ experience with water rights, SGMA, and groundwater litigation, to join our Los Angeles or Orange County offices. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to professional excellence.
Real Estate Attorney
We currently are seeking a transactional real estate attorney with a minimum of seven years prior practice. Experience working with public entities, especially in the areas of land use and real estate development, is strongly preferred. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample to recruiting at recruiting@rwglaw.com.
EOE.
Temecula
Real Estate Attorney
We currently are seeking a transactional real estate attorney with a minimum of seven years prior practice. Experience working with public entities, especially in the areas of land use and real estate development, is strongly preferred. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample to recruiting at recruiting@rwglaw.com.
EOE.
Central Coast
Real Estate Attorney
We currently are seeking a transactional real estate attorney with a minimum of seven years prior practice. Experience working with public entities, especially in the areas of land use and real estate development, is strongly preferred. Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and a commitment to professional excellence.
Public Law Associate
Richards Watson & Gershon is seeking a public law associate to join our Central Coast office. We will consider candidates with 1-3 years’ experience with an emphasis on the representation of public entities on a variety of public law matters. Knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act and conflict of interest laws is important. Experience in advising City Councils, Planning Commissions, or other governing boards at public meetings is desirable. The ability to work directly and effectively with clients is an essential skill for this position. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills, and a strong commitment to professional excellence.
For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript and writing sample to recruiting at recruiting@rwglaw.com.
EOE.
