Associate Attorney

McDowell Hetherington LLP; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

McDowell Hetherington LLP, a commercial litigation firm with a nationwide practice, seeks associates for its Oakland office. The firm offers a competitive salary of $195,000-$225,000 annually for candidates with 2-4 years of prior legal experience; more experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor and California Bar admission, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and California Bar admission.
• 2-4 years of prior legal experience.
• Able to perform factual legal research and analysis.
• Work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate review and research projects with team leads.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Exercise strong time management and interpersonal skills.
• Mock trial or moot court experience preferred.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Independent and collaborative work

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Moot court/mock trial experience

Project coordination

Education

Juris Doctor degree

California Bar admission

Job description

McDowell Hetherington LLP, a commercial litigation firm of over 60 attorneys with a nationwide practice, is seeking candidates for associate positions in its Oakland office. McDowell Hetherington LLP offers a competitive salary of $195,000-$225,000 annually for associate candidates with 2-4 years of prior legal experience. Attorney candidates with more extensive experience are also encouraged to apply. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Candidates must possess the following:

• Juris Doctor degree and California Bar admission
• 2-4 years of prior legal experience
• Able to perform factual legal research and analysis
• Work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment
• Coordinate review and research projects with team leads
• Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Exercise strong time management and interpersonal skills
• Mock trial or moot court experience preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, which may include the individual’s hair and grooming), ethnicity, color, religion (including reasonable accommodation of religious beliefs, observances, or practices), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (including requesting or taking approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or applicable state leave act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, lawful off-duty cannabis use (California employees only), and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment. In addition to federal law requirements, MH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.