Litigation Attorney (Independent Contractor)

*Location:* Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid) *Hours:* 20-40 hours per week (Anticipated 1-2 Years) *The 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. We are seeking several litigators ranging from 0 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. *Requirements* * Licensed in California. * 0-5 years of litigation experience. * Expertise in Complex Business Litigation a 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* * Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. If you have a compensation requirement, please provide it. *Application Instructions* Interested candidates must submit the following: * A detailed resume outlining relevant experience. * A 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) that demonstrates your analytical depth and advocacy skills. Please do not submit boilerplate pleadings. * Representative California cases that you materially participated in. Job Type: Contract Base Pay: $100,000.00 - $1,000,000.00 per year License/Certification: * California State Bar (Required) Ability to Commute: * Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Required) Work Location: In person