Description:
Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP (“DRL”) invites candidates with 5+ years of litigation and/or land use experience to apply for a position as a senior associate attorney in its West Los Angeles office.DRL's attorneys advise local governments and public agencies throughout Southern California on all aspects of public law, with an emphasis on land use, zoning and real estate, municipal code enforcement, community preservation, and administrative law. DRL's attorneys regularly represent municipalities in state and federal court at both the trial and appellate level.
A successful DRL attorney will represent local governments throughout all phases of the litigation process, as well as city staff at city council and other public meetings. As forward-facing representatives of the government and trial attorneys, it is essential that DRL attorneys have an accessible communication style, self-confidence, and a heightened attention to detail. Candidates must also have current California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
Responsibilities in this role include case management from inception through resolution, including development of litigation strategy, client interface, discovery, law and motion, settlement negotiation and trial.
The annual salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000 and represents DRL'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 practice and experience or specialty with relevant subject matters. In addition to salaried compensation, the DRL provides annual discretionary and business origination bonuses, as well as a robust offering of health, dental and life insurance, 401k, professional development, and other benefits. DRL also facilitates remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on experience and demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
About DRL: DRL is a preeminent public law firm with a collective 200+ years of experience in all aspects of public law work. Representative clients include Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Calabasas, La Canada-Flintridge, Culver City, Malibu, Diamond Bar, Costa Mesa, Lancaster, Cerritos, Covina, Downey, Huntington Park, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Barstow and Big Bear Lake. DRL is an equal opportunity employer.
