Senior Trade Secrets & Noncompete Litigator (Dallas)

Ogletree Deakins; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

CLE reimbursement

Bonus programs

401(k)

Health and life insurance

Dependent care FSA

Parental leave

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in Dallas, Texas seeks an attorney to join its national Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Practice Group. The role emphasizes high-level service to sophisticated business clients, with extensive client contact and nationwide matters. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of litigation experience, strong writing, and a passion for this practice area within a collaborative firm environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required; licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
• Minimum 6+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong non-compete/trade secret litigation experience required.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings.
• Prepare and respond to applications for emergency injunctive relief.
• Handle court hearings and discovery-related activities.
• Draft dispositive motions and counsel clients during litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Client counseling

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ogletree Deakins in Dallas, Texas seeks an attorney to join its national Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Practice Group. The role emphasizes high-level service to sophisticated business clients, with extensive client contact and nationwide matters. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of litigation experience, strong writing, and a passion for this practice area within a collaborative firm environment.