# Contractor Civil Litigation Attorney

**Company:** [OPPO US Research Center](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/f52nEzK5i1BHuVsTTrmKxr.md)
**Location:** Palo Alto, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Legal

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## Description

**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:

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.