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Co-counsel Civil Litigation Attorney

Co-counsel Civil Litigation Attorney

Oppo Us Research CenterPalo Alto, CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

  • 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 AmLaw100 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

  • 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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