Employment Associate Attorney

Donahue Fitzgerald•Oakland, CA

6d•$165,000 - $195,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Donahue Fitzgerald is a highly respected and growing law firm with a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our Employment practice group represents companies and individuals in defense of litigation involving human resources management, employment contracts, and employee benefits. The Employment group also offers clients customized supervisor, manager, and employee training in all aspects of employment law. We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance. We seek an associate attorney for our Employment practice group in our Oakland office. The position is well-suited for someone who enjoys being busy and wants to work for a firm with an established path to partnership. 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.

Requirements

5+ years of employment law experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interface with clients regularly.
Must be detail-oriented.
Ability to problem solve and work with a variety of personalities and work styles.
Must be a self-starter with superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments within a fast-pace environment.
Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California Bar.
Strong academic credentials from a top law school.

Nice To Haves

Proficient with MS Office Suite and a Document Management System.
Experience with AI tools including Co-Counsel, Co-Pilot and NetDocuments.

Responsibilities

Representing employers in court, arbitration, before administrative agencies, and/or at mediations on class/collective actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour matters.
Offering clients customized supervisor, manager, and employee training in all aspects of employment law.
Supporting pro bono activities.