Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Donahue Fitzgerald LLP; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered bonus program

Opportunities for pro bono work

Job summary

A law firm in California is seeking an experienced attorney to join their Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and a Juris Doctor degree. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive base salary ranging from $165,000 to $195,000, and a bonus program for high billable hours. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a collaborative team at a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and motions.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in trials.
• Communicate with clients and provide legal advice.
• Manage litigation strategies for complex cases.

Skills

Outstanding research and analytical skills

Self-starter with superior organizational skills

Prior experience with document preparation and review

Prior experience taking and defending depositions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to negotiate with opposing counsel

Strong attention to detail

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Proficient with e-discovery software

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

California Bar license in good standing

Job description

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 regularly
• 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 the 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 [e-mail], and please reference "litigation attorney" in the subject line of your e-mail.