Contract Federal Civil Litigation Attorney

*Location:* Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.*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 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 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.* Representative California cases that you materially participated in.Job Type: ContractBase Pay: $100,000.00 - $1,000,000.00 per yearLicense/Certification:* California State Bar (Required)Ability to Commute:* Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-11-14