Job Description
Donahue Fitzgerald, LLP has an opportunity for a Mid-level Attorney to join the firm’s Employment Practice Group in our Oakland office.
This position will be involved in all aspects of employment litigation and advice and counsel matters.
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 to $245,000 at the higher end.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
* Represent employers in court, arbitration, before administrative agencies and at mediations on class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour matte
* Defend clients in PAGA matters
* Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery
* Draft and argue motions
* Ability to take and defend depositions
* Provide employment counseling on federal and state employment laws, when needed
*Knowledge, Skills, and Educational Requirements*
* JD from Accredited Law School
* Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California Bar
* Should possess at least 5+ years of general litigation experience; Employment, Class Action and PAGA experience, preferred
* Knowledge of Federal and California state labor and employment laws, preferred
* Prior experience taking and defending depositions and arguing motions in court
* Outstanding research and analytical skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* A self-starter with the ability to manage cases from start to finish
* Ability to set a course of action and direct the work of associate attorneys and paralegals, when needed
* Ability to think strategically and creatively while providing practical counsel to clients
* Ability to work in hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established firm that offers interesting work, great prospects, a collaborative working environment, and competitive benefits. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to , and please reference in the subject line of your e-mail.
Donahue Fitzgerald is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The salary range for this position applies to California. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $165,000-$195,000.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
* Oakland, CA 94612 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,