Litigation Attorney
Richards, Watson & Gershon (“RWG”) invites candidates with 3+ years of litigation experience to apply for a position representing public agencies, primarily, as part of our Litigation Department. RWG is a 68 year-old law firm, and a leader in the practice of public agency law. We seek candidates with litigation experience including writing and arguing dis-positive motions, taking and defending depositions, and preparing and responding to written discovery. RWG litigators work on some of the most complex and important issues affecting Californians today, including CEQA, municipal code enforcement, water rights, constitutional and civil rights issues, and labor and employment. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to professional excellence. Candidates will be considered for the Firm’s Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo office.
The salary range for this position is $143,500 – $162,000, and represents the Firm’s best estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will depend upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, familiarity with relevant subject matters, litigation skill set, and business origination. RWG offers a reasonable and realistic billable hours requirement. Our culture is based on collegiality, diversity and inclusiveness, and mutual respect. In addition to salaried compensation, the Firm provides annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, and a robust offering of health insurance and other benefits.
RWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Eminent Domain Attorneys
Richards, Watson & Gershon (“RWG”) invites candidates with 1-4 years of litigation experience to apply for a position representing public agencies, primarily in our Eminent Domain Department. RWG is a 68 year-old law firm, and a leader in the practice of public agency law. We seek candidates with experience drafting motions and discovery, attending court appearances, and taking depositions. RWG Eminent Domain attorneys work on complex and important issues affecting Californians today, including public works, mass transportation including light rail projects, infrastructure improvement, and grade separation projects. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to professional excellence. Candidates will be considered for the Firm’s Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, or Sacramento offices.
The salary range for this position is $135,500 – $148,500 and represents the Firm’s best estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will depend upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, familiarity with relevant subject matters, litigation skill set, and business origination. RWG offers a reasonable and realistic billable hours requirement. Our culture is based on collegiality, diversity and inclusiveness, and mutual respect. In addition to salaried compensation, the Firm provides annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, and a robust offering of health insurance and other benefits.
RWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Writs and Appeals Attorney
Richards, Watson & Gershon (“RWG”) invites candidates with 2+ years of litigation experience to apply for a position representing public agencies, primarily, as part of our Litigation Department. RWG is a 68 year-old law firm, and a leader in the practice of public agency law. We seek candidates with experience litigating writs and appeals, CEQA, or other environmental laws. RWG litigators work on some of the most complex and important issues affecting Californians today, including housing, climate change, environmental laws, land use, inverse condemnation, regulatory takings, government transparency, and constitutional rights. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to professional excellence. Candidates will be considered for the Firm’s Los Angeles office.
The salary range for this position is $138,000 – $195,000, and represents the Firm’s best estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will depend upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, familiarity with relevant subject matters, litigation skill set, and business origination. RWG offers a reasonable and realistic billable hours requirement. Our culture is based on collegiality, diversity and inclusiveness, and mutual respect. In addition to salaried compensation, the Firm provides annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, and a robust offering of health insurance and other benefits.
RWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Labor and Employment Attorney
Richards, Watson & Gershon (“RWG”) invites candidates with 5+ years of labor and employment experience to apply for a position representing public agencies in our Labor and Employment Department. Experience representing public agencies, advising on benefits including CalPERS or other public health care and retirement systems, knowledge of Cal/OSHA and workers’ compensation laws, labor negotiation, and litigation experience are preferred. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to professional excellence. Candidates will be considered for the Firm’s Candidates will be considered for the Firm’s Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, or Sacramento offices.
The salary range for this California-based role is $143,500 – 195,000, and represents the Firm’s best estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will depend upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, familiarity with relevant subject matters, labor and employment and litigation skill set, and business origination. RWG offers a reasonable and realistic billable hours requirement. Our culture is based on collegiality, diversity and inclusiveness, and mutual respect. In addition to salaried compensation, the Firm provides annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, and a robust offering of health insurance and other benefits.
RWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Public Law Attorney
Richards, Watson & Gershon (“RWG”) invites candidates with 3+ years of public law experience to apply for a position representing public agencies in our Public Law Department. Significant expertise in handling land use and CEQA matters and the ability to take the lead on complex land use projects is highly preferred. 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. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to professional excellence. Candidates will be considered for the Firm’s Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento offices.
The salary range for this California-based role is $143,500 – $195,000, and represents the Firm’s best estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will depend upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, familiarity with relevant subject matters, public law skill set, and business origination. RWG offers a reasonable and realistic billable hours requirement. Our culture is based on collegiality, diversity and inclusiveness, and mutual respect. In addition to salaried compensation, the Firm provides annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, and a robust offering of health insurance and other benefits.
RWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
