About RWG: RWG is a preeminent public law firm, with over 70 attorneys state-wide representing a wide range of California cities, special districts and other public entities in all aspects of public law work. RWG offers a reasonable and realistic billable hours requirement and encourages a work-life balance for every member of our team. RWG values its culture of collegiality, diversity and inclusiveness, and mutual respect.
RWG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Eminent Domain Attorney - Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, and Sacramento
Richards, Watson & Gershon (“RWG”) invites candidates with 2-5 years of litigation experience to apply for a position representing public agencies, primarily in our Eminent Domain Department. RWG is a 70 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.
The salary range for this position is $141,600 – $155,200 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.
Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles
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. We seek candidates with litigation experience including writing and arguing dispositive 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.
The salary range for this position is $144,200 – $169,300, 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.
Writs and Appeals Attorney - All Offices
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. 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.
The salary range for this position is $141,600 – $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.
Public Law Attorney - Sacramento
Richards, Watson & Gershon (“RWG”) invites candidates with 1++ years of public law experience to apply for a position representing public agencies. RWG’s attorneys regularly advise cities, counties, special districts, and joint powers authorities across California with all aspects of public law including cutting edge topics such as land use and CEQA, housing, police and fire, public works, real estate, water rights, employment, environmental law, elections, contract drafting, and governmental transparency. Past experience handling land use and CEQA matters is highly desirable, but not a requirement. A successful RWG attorney will, with appropriate mentoring and training, advise City Councils, Planning Commissions, or other governing boards at public meetings and deal constructively with the public, so presence, an accessible communications style, and self-confidence are essential. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, current California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to collaboration on worthwhile work for the benefit of the public. A sense of humor and commitment to team work is highly valued.
The annual salary range for this California-based role is $138,500 – $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, experience or specialty with relevant subject matters, and business origination. In addition to salaried compensation, the Firm provides annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, and a robust offering of health insurance, 401k, professional development, and other benefits.
Public Law Attorney - Brea, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Luis Obispo
Richards, Watson & Gershon (“RWG”) invites candidates with 2+ years of public law experience to apply for a position representing public agencies. RWG’s attorneys regularly advise cities, counties, special districts, and joint powers authorities across California with all aspects of public law including cutting edge topics such as land use and CEQA, housing, police and fire, environmental law, elections, contract drafting, and governmental transparency. Past experience handling land use and CEQA matters is highly desirable, but not a requirement. A successful RWG attorney will, with appropriate mentoring and training, advise City Councils, Planning Commissions, or other governing boards at public meetings and deal constructively with the public, so presence, an accessible communications style, and self-confidence are essential. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, current California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to collaboration on worthwhile work for the benefit of the public. A sense of humor and commitment to team work is highly valued.
The annual salary range for this California-based role is $141,600 – $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, experience or specialty with relevant subject matters, and business origination. In addition to salaried compensation, the Firm provides annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, and a robust offering of health insurance, 401k, professional development, and other benefits.
