Job Description
*Location:* Palo Alto, CA (On-Site Required)
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
*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 5 to 20+ 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 all aspects of 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.
*Qualifications*
* J.D. from a top law school preferred.
* Licensed and experienced in the Northern District of California.
* 5+ years (junior role) OR 10+ years (mid-level role) OR 20+ years (senior role) of federal civil litigation experience.
* Federal jury trial experience is required for the senior role and preferred for the mid-level role. Candidates must have significant hands-on experience in federal court from complaint through verdict.
* Expertise in Trade Secrets & Technology Litigation: Deep knowledge and experience with trade secrets, complex technology matters, and/or 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*
* 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.
* Three representative Northern District of California cases that you materially participated in.
Job Type: Contract
Base Pay: $100,000.00 - $1,000,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
* California State Bar (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
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