Mid Level Litigation Attorney (Employment)

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 att...