Labor & Employment Attorney - Donahue Fitzgerald LLP

Donahue Fitzgerald

Location
California-Oakland
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. Annual minimum billable hours requirement is 1610, with the opportunity to earn a bonus for hours worked in excess of the minimum. Duties and Responsibilities Represent employers in court, arbitration, before administrative agencies and at mediations on class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour matters. 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 employment litigation experience; Class Action and PAGA experience, preferred. Strong command of Federal and California state labor and employment laws 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 for 2 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 hr@donahue.com and please reference Employment Attorney in the subject line of your email. Annual minimum billable hours requirement is 1610, with the opportunity to earn a bonus for hours worked in excess of the minimum. 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 $160,000 – $190,000.
Posted
Updated
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Specialties
Litigation, Counseling, Wage & Hour
Experience
5+ years
Employer Type
Law Firm