Trade Secrets & Employee Defection Attorney - Hybrid Role

KLA Industries; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement and profit-sharing

Job summary

KLA Industries seeks an experienced litigation attorney for its Employee Defection and Trade Secrets practice in Orange County, California. The attorney will handle sophisticated trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation in federal and state courts, including emergency injunctive proceedings, expedited discovery, and complex disputes arising from employee departures.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, a California Bar admission, and a J.D.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• California Bar admission required.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.

Responsibilities

• Handle trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation in federal and state courts.
• Handle emergency injunctive proceedings and expedited discovery.
• Draft complaints and substantive motions; conduct depositions and complex discovery.
• Coordinate computer forensics and e-discovery issues.

Skills

Trade secret litigation

Restrictive covenants

Injunctive relief

Expedited discovery

Drafting complaints & motions

Depositions & discovery

Computer forensics & e-discovery

Education

California Bar admission

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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.