Location: Palo Alto, CA
Hours: 20-40 hours per week (Anticipated 1-2 Years)
The Opportunity
Our firm is seeking several skilled contract attorneys to help serve as litigation 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 litigators who can go toe-to-toe with BigLaw. 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.
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 civil litigation experience.
Candidates must have 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.
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:
1. A detailed resume outlining relevant experience.
2. 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.
3. Representative California cases that you materially participated in.