Trade Secrets & Employee Defection Attorney – Hybrid Role
Trade Secrets & Employee Defection Attorney
Orange County California | $230,000–$300,000 Base Salary
Our firm is partnering with a highly regarded national labor and employment law firm to identify an experienced litigation attorney for its Employee Defection and Trade Secrets practice group.
This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated, nationally recognized practice handling complex matters involving trade secrets, restrictive covenants, employee mobility, and unfair competition. The firm offers the resources and caliber of work associated with a leading national platform while maintaining a collaborative culture, strong professional development, and long-term career opportunities.
The Opportunity
The attorney will work on sophisticated trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation in both federal and state courts. Matters may involve emergency injunctive proceedings, expedited discovery, computer forensics, e-discovery, and complex disputes arising from employee departures and competitive activity.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
Trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation
Temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions
Motions for injunctive relief
Expedited discovery
Drafting complaints and substantive motions
Depositions and complex discovery
Computer forensics and e-discovery issues
Ideal Candidate Profile
Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong writing, analytical, and case-management skills.
A California Bar admission and J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school are required.
Why Consider This Firm?
This is an opportunity to join an established national firm with a deep concentration in labor and employment law and a sophisticated platform for attorneys who want to develop true subject-matter expertise.
The firm offers competitive compensation, professional development and advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and parental leave, retirement and profit-sharing programs, and additional voluntary benefits.
Compensation: $230,000–$300,000 base salary, depending on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Confidential Inquiries
Our firm welcomes confidential conversations with qualified attorneys, including successful attorneys who may not be actively pursuing a move but would consider the right opportunity.
We are particularly interested in connecting with attorneys whose long-term career objectives align with developing or expanding a sophisticated practice in employment law.
All candidate inquiries and referrals will be handled with complete discretion and confidentiality.