What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contractor Civil Litigation Attorney position at OPPO US Research Center?
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, with the possibility of continuing retention. 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.
Desired Qualifications
- 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: