Trade Secrets Litigation Attorney (Remote/Contract)

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced (5–15 years) Trade Secrets Litigation Attorney for a contract engagement supporting a leading regional (East Coast) law firm. This is a fully remote opportunity for an attorney with significant experience handling complex trade secrets litigation. A background in computer science is preferred but not required.

This role involves stepping into an active litigation practice with minimal supervision and working alongside experienced partners and litigation teams on sophisticated business disputes.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex trade secrets, restrictive covenant, unfair competition, and related commercial litigation matters
• Contribute to substantive aspects of cases, including:
  • written discovery
  • document review
  • depositions
  • expert discovery
  • motion practice
• Draft dispositive motions, discovery motions, briefs, and other substantive filings
• Prepare witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trial
• Develop litigation strategy and collaborate closely with partners and litigation teams

Requirements

• Attorney with significant experience litigating trade secrets, restrictive covenant, and/or complex commercial litigation matters
• Demonstrated experience handling substantive discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation
• Background in computer science is preferred but not required
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters with minimal supervision
• Collaborative, detail-oriented approach and comfort working remotely as part of a high-performing litigation team
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Position Details

• Type of Role: Contract Engagement
• Duration: Approximately six months, with the potential to extend depending on client needs and case activity
• Schedule: Approximately 15–20 hours per week initially. Hours may fluctuate based on the stage of the case and litigation demands, with the potential for increased hours during periods of heightened activity (e.g., significant motion practice, discovery, or trial preparation)
• Location: Fully Remote

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Annualized pay for this position ranges from $260,000 to $312,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Contract pay is based on multiple factors including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and candidate preference. Each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate, which can affect competitiveness for the position.
• Benefits: In addition to salary, eligible W2 employees can receive full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

The employer will not propose selected candidates to prospective clients without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer.