Job Description
Salaried Partner â Employee Defection & Trade Secrets | Multiple Locations
Locations: Los Angeles, Irvine, New Jersey, New York
Our client, a highly respected national law firm, is seeking a Salaried Partner to join its Employee Defection and Trade Secrets Group. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned litigator with a portable book of business between $400Kâ$800K to take on immediate firm-driven matters, while continuing to grow their individual practice within a collaborative, high-caliber team.
Key Focus Areas:
Employee Mobility Litigation
Trade Secrets Protection and Misappropriation
Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs)
Preliminary Injunctions
Expedited Discovery
Computer Forensics Strategy and Coordination
First-Chair Trial Experience
Role Highlights:
Join a nationally recognized Trade Secrets and Employee Defection practice
Inherit and support active firm matters upon joining
Work alongside litigators and subject matter experts focused on high-stakes, fast-moving cases
Represent clients in urgent and complex employment disputes, often involving restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, and unfair competition claims
Serve as lead counsel in court proceedings, from TRO hearings to trial
Qualifications:
Portable book of business between $400K and $800K
Strong background in trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and employee mobility litigation
Extensive experience with Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs), injunctions, and emergency litigation procedures
Experience managing computer forensic investigations in litigation contexts
Demonstrated first-chair trial experience in relevant cases
Active bar membership in the state corresponding to one of the listed office locations
Available Locations:
Los Angeles, CA
Irvine, CA
New York, NY
Newark, NJ
This is a tremendous opportunity for a business-generating partner to join a thriving national platform, contribute meaningfully to a busy and highly strategic practice, and continue building their practice in an environment that values collaboration, performance, and client service.