Litigation Associate Attorney

Trust & Estates Litigation Attorney

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 include:

• 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, skills, educational, and job requirements include:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• California Bar license in good standing
• 5+ years of litigation experience
• 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
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office

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.

Donahue Fitzgerald LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The salary range for this position applies to California. Salary range is $165,000 – $195,000. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, or set expectations of an applicant's salary in the event of hire. Actual compensation will depend upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.