Trade Secrets & Employee Defection Attorney - Hybrid Role

Ashton North LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement and profit-sharing

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Orange County, CA seeks an experienced Trade Secrets & Employee Defection Attorney to join a nationally recognized labor and employment platform. The role focuses on sophisticated trade secret litigation, restrictive covenants, employee mobility, and related disputes across federal and state courts.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of relevant litigation experience, strong writing and case-management skills, and a California Bar admission with a J.D.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• California Bar admission and J.D. from ABA-accredited law school are required.
• Experience with trade secrets and restrictive covenants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation in federal and state courts.
• Handle emergency injunctive proceedings and expedited discovery.
• Manage complex discovery, depositions, and motion practice.

Skills

Trade secret litigation

Restrictive covenants

Motions and injunctive relief

E-discovery

Computer forensics

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar admission

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.