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Contractor Civil Litigation Attorney

OPPO US Research Center
Palo Alto, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026

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:

  • 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.
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