Mid-Level Litigation Associate 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.

• 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

• 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

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