Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP (“DRL”) invites candidates with 1-2 and 5+ years of criminal prosecution or defense experience to apply for a position as a city prosecutor in its Los Angeles office.
DRL’s attorneys serve as city prosecutors on behalf of approximately 50 cities throughout Southern California prosecuting criminal misdemeanor violations of building, fire, health and safety, land-use, and other local laws in the name of the People of the State of California. Attorneys are provided immediate opportunities to handle all aspects of criminal prosecutions – including evaluating law enforcement reports for filing determinations; preparing criminal complaints; arguing pre-trial motions; and handling arraignments, pre-trials, jury trials, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.
DRL attorneys also provide a wide array of other enforcement services to local municipalities, including advising law enforcement on special investigations; representing City Staff in administrative hearings before hearing officers/boards, Planning Commissions, and City Councils; and evaluating existing and drafting new local ordinances.
DRL offers a range of opportunities for attorneys to work on significant and complex issues. The effectiveness of our office depends upon the excellence and diversity of our attorneys’ talent. We recognize the need for attorneys of varied backgrounds and skills and offer an inclusive environment that relies on diverse perspectives to ensure that we advocate effectively on behalf of the residents of the communities that we serve.
Given the significant amount of time our attorneys spend in court, it is essential that DRL attorneys have an accessible communications style, self-confidence, and a heightened attention to detail. Candidates must also have excellent academic credentials, current California Bar membership, superior research and writing skills and a commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
The annual salary range for this role is $95,000-$150,000 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, experience or specialty with relevant subject matters, and business origination. In addition to salaried compensation, the Firm provides annual discretionary and business origination bonuses, and a robust offering of health, dental and life insurance, 401k, professional development, and other benefits. Outside of required courtroom duties, DRL facilitates remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on experience and demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
About DRL: DRL is a preeminent public law firm of nine lawyers with a collective 200+ years of experience representing over 50 cities across California in all aspects of public law work. Representative clients include the cities of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Calabasas, La Canada-Flintridge, Culver City, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Diamond Bar, Costa Mesa, Lancaster, Cerritos, Covina, Downey, Huntington Park, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Barstow and Big Bear Lake. DRL is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90064