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Associate – Employee Defection & Trade Secrets | Multiple Locations

Locations: Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Irvine, New York

Our client, a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm, is seeking Associates with 3–5 years of experience in restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation to join its Employee Defection and Trade Secrets Practice Group. This is a dynamic opportunity for attorneys with litigation experience focused on protecting business interests through injunctive relief, expedited discovery, and forensic investigation.

Position Overview:

Associates in this role will work closely with an elite team of litigators handling high-stakes trade secret and employee mobility disputes. You’ll be exposed to a broad range of cutting-edge legal work involving data security, corporate competition, and business protection strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle litigation of trade secret and restrictive covenant cases, including:

  • Drafting and arguing motions for injunctive relief

  • Managing expedited discovery and forensic investigations

  • Taking and defending depositions

  • Navigating e-discovery and computer forensic issues

• Collaborate with clients on litigation strategy, risk analysis, and resolution

• Work alongside a national team on multi-jurisdictional disputes and enforcement actions

• Contribute to the continued evolution of best practices in the area of employee defection litigation

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in restrictive covenant, trade secret, or related employment litigation

• Substantial experience with:

  • Injunctive relief practice

  • Expedited discovery and evidentiary motion work

  • Computer forensics and e-discovery protocols

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

• Admission to the bar in the state corresponding to one of the listed office locations

• Excellent academic credentials, legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Candidates must reside within reasonable proximity to one of the following offices:

  • Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Irvine, or New York

  • Some flexibility available; however, occasional in-office presence is expected

Compensation:

• California and New York salary range: $200,000 – $235,000

• Actual salary will be determined based on location, experience, internal equity, and qualifications

Application Requirements:

Please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter (addressed to Attorney Recruiting)

• Resume

• Law school transcript

• Brief writing sample (10 pages max, minimally edited by others)

This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally recognized team focused on one of the fastest-growing areas in employment litigation. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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