OPPO
Base Pay Range
$150,000.00/yr - $500,000.00/yr
Opportunity
We are seeking several junior litigation contract attorneys to assist in the defense of a federal litigation matter. This engagement is anticipated to last at least one year, with the possibility of continuing retention. We are seeking several litigators ranging from 2 to 5 years of experience. We anticipate 20-40 hours per week, flexible depending on the attorney's existing commitments and case scheduling.
Key Responsibilities
- Assistance with high‑profile trade secrets litigation case in federal court, serving as a legal resource on‑site or hybrid in Palo Alto
- Develop and execute an aggressive litigation strategy, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Draft key pleadings such as preliminary injunction, dispositive motions, complex discovery requests, and responses
- Conduct and defend depositions of key technical and fact witnesses
- Act as a core member of the trial team, including examination of witnesses and argument of motions
- Coordinate with other counsel, in‑house team, and technical experts
Desired Qualifications
- Licensed and experienced in the Northern District of California
- 2–5 years of litigation experience
- Expertise in Complex Business Litigation; plus: knowledge, experience, and/or aptitude to delve deep into complex technology matters and intellectual property disputes
- Excellent written and oral advocacy: superior legal research, writing, and presentation skills
- Hybrid work schedule available, with onsite at Palo Alto, CA
Compensation
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. If you have a compensation requirement, please provide it.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must submit the following:
- Detailed resume outlining relevant experience
- Substantive writing sample – a non‑confidential litigation document authored by the applicant (e.g., a motion for summary judgment, a major brief, or a complex discovery motion) demonstrating analytical depth and advocacy skills. Please do not submit boilerplate pleadings.
- Representative California cases that you materially participated in