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.
Requirements
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.
