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.

Minimum annual billing requirement is 1610 with the opportunity to earn a bonus for hours worked in excess of the minimum.

JOB DUTIES

  • Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, 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 on a regular basis
  • 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 use of e-discovery software, desired

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • California Bar license in good standing
  • 3+ years of litigation experience

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established firm that offers interesting work, a collaborative working environment, 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 HR@donahue.com and please reference Junior Litigation Attorney in the subject line of your email.

Salary range is $130,000 – $140,000. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant’s salary in the event of hire. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications and skill set.