Employment Litigation Associate (covenants/trade secrets)

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Salary: $200,000 - $230,000 per year

We're a national employment law firm with over 25 offices and more than 450 attorneys. Our attorneys practice before state and federal courts and administrative agencies across the US and we are looking for an experienced Litigation Associate with experience in employment/restrictive covenants/trade secrets law to join our team.

Competitive Compensation

Hybrid Schedule

Excellent Benefits

Career Growth

Profit Sharing

401k

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Employment Litigation Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment litigation, specifically in the areas of covenants and trade secrets. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, handling a wide range of complex employment litigation matters. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing cases, drafting and arguing motions, responding to discovery, and working closely with clients and other members of the team.

Responsibilities:

As an Employment Litigation Associate, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

1. Handling a wide range of complex employment litigation matters, with a focus on restrictive covenants and trade secrets law.
2. Drafting and responding to discovery and managing ESI discovery processes.
3. Drafting and arguing motions in state and federal courts.
4. Taking and defending depositions in a variety of employment disputes.
5. Representing clients in labor and employment disputes, including matters related to employment discrimination statutes and class actions.
6. Working closely with clients to provide strategic and practical legal advice on a range of employment issues.
7. Collaborating with other team members to ensure the highest quality of legal services.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this role, you should possess the following:

1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the Arizona Bar is required.
3. Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience as a litigation associate, with a strong focus on employment law.
4. Proven experience with ESI discovery and drafting and arguing motions.
5. Extensive experience in employment/restrictive covenants and trade secrets law.
6. Demonstrated experience in taking and defending depositions.
7. Familiarity with employment discrimination statutes and class actions.
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
10. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
11. Commitment to professional ethics and client confidentiality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Employment Litigation Associate to take the next step in their career. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

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