What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation Attorney (Contractor) position at OPPO?
Location: Palo Alto, CA (On-Site Required)
Hours: 20-40 hours per week (Anticipated 1-2 Years)
The Opportunity
Our firm is seeking several skilled and trial-ready contract attorneys to help serve as litigation co-counsel for a technology client working under our firm. This is a critical role in a high-stakes, fast-paced federal civil jury trial case focused on trade secrets and intellectual property. We require battle-tested litigators who can go toe-to-toe with BigLaw from day one through trial. This engagement is anticipated to last between 1 and 2 years. We are seeking several attorneys ranging from 3 to 15 years of experience. The position may take 20-40 hours per week, depending on the attorney's existing commitments and case scheduling.
Key Responsibilities
Desired Qualifications
Interested candidates must submit the following:
Hours: 20-40 hours per week (Anticipated 1-2 Years)
The Opportunity
Our firm is seeking several skilled and trial-ready contract attorneys to help serve as litigation co-counsel for a technology client working under our firm. This is a critical role in a high-stakes, fast-paced federal civil jury trial case focused on trade secrets and intellectual property. We require battle-tested litigators who can go toe-to-toe with BigLaw from day one through trial. This engagement is anticipated to last between 1 and 2 years. We are seeking several attorneys ranging from 3 to 15 years of experience. The position may take 20-40 hours per week, depending on the attorney's existing commitments and case scheduling.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for a high-profile trade secrets litigation case in federal court, serving as a legal resource on-site 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
- J.D. from a top law school preferred.
- Licensed and experienced in the Northern District of California
- 3 years (junior role) OR 10 years (mid-level or senior role) of federal civil litigation experience
- Candidates must have significant hands-on litigation experience from complaint through verdict. Federal jury trial experience is preferred for the senior role.
- Expertise in Complex Business Litigation: Knowledge, experience, and/or aptitude to delve deep into complex technology matters and intellectual property disputes
- Demonstrated Ability to Litigate Against BigLaw: Proven track record of high-quality, aggressive, and strategic litigation in complex matters against AmLaw 100 firms
- Excellent Written and Oral Advocacy: Superior legal research, writing, and presentation skills
- On-Site Commitment: Must be able to work on-site in Palo Alto, CA
- Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. If you have a compensation requirement, please provide it
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