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OPPO

Contractor Civil Litigation Attorney

OPPO, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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The Opportunity We are seeking several junior litigation contract attorneys to assist in the defense of a federal litigation matter. Engagement is anticipated to last at least one year, with possibility of continued retention. Litigation experience required: 0‑5 years. Expected work: 20‑40 hours per week, flexible.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with high‑profile trade secrets litigation in federal court; 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 core member of trial team, including examination of witnesses and argument of motions.

Coordinate with other counsel, in‑house team, and technical experts.

Desired Qualifications

Licensed in California.

0–5 years of litigation experience.

Expertise in complex business litigation, especially technology and intellectual property disputes.

Excellent written and oral advocacy: superior legal research, writing, and presentation skills.

Hybrid work schedule available, with on‑site at Palo Alto, CA.

Compensation Competitive and commensurate with experience. If you have a compensation requirement, please provide it.

Application Instructions

Detailed resume outlining relevant experience.

Substantive writing sample: a non‑confidential litigation document (e.g., a Motion for Summary Judgment, a major brief, or a complex discovery motion) that demonstrates your analytical depth and advocacy skills. Do not submit boilerplate pleadings.

Representative California cases that you materially participated in.

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Legal

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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