Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP is seeking an attorney with general litigation experience to join our Litigation Practice Group. This position is well-suited for someone who is motivated by intellectual challenges, enjoys working with a talented team of legal professionals, and wants to work for a firm with an established path to partnership.
This position may work a hybrid schedule and will be resident in our Oakland office.
We believe in rewarding hard work. Our attorneys have a minimum billable hour requirement of 1,610 hours per year. For those who meet or exceed this goal, our tiered bonus program provides a clear path to increase your earnings significantly.
The annual base salary for this position is $165,000 to $195,000. Depending on billable hours, total compensation can range up to $207,000 for those at the lower end of the salary range, or up to $245,000 at the higher end.
Job Duties
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Take and defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediations, and trials
- Communicate with clients and opposing counsel on litigation strategy and offer legal advice
- Develop, manage, and execute litigation strategies and tactical decision-making at various stages of litigation, including management of complex multi-party discovery and client management
Knowledge and Skills
- Outstanding research and analytical skills
- Must be a self-starter with superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases
- Prior experience with document preparation and review
- Prior experience taking and defending depositions
- Prior experience preparing and responding to written discovery
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interface with clients on a regular basis
- Ability to negotiate, meet and confer with opposing counsel
- Strong attention to detail is a must
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with MS Office Suite and a Document Management System, desired
- Proficient with e-discovery, including use of e-discovery software, desired
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- California Bar license in good standing
- 5+ years of litigation experience
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established firm that offers interesting work, a collaborative working environment, and opportunities to support pro bono activities.
DF LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to [email protected], and please reference litigation attorney in the subject line of your e-mail.
Salary range: $165,000 - $195,000. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s salary in the event of hire. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612
