Overview
This is a contract engagement for an experienced Trade Secrets Litigation Attorney to support a leading regional (East Coast) law firm. The role is fully remote and is designed for an attorney with significant experience handling complex trade secrets litigation.
A background in computer science is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in complex trade secrets, restrictive covenant, unfair competition, and related commercial litigation matters
- Contribute to substantive case work, 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
- 5–15 years of 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 with comfort working remotely as part of a high-performing litigation team
- Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in computer science
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 case stage and litigation demands
- Potential for increased hours during periods of heightened activity, such as significant motion practice, discovery, or trial preparation
- Location: Fully Remote
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: Annualized pay ranges from $260,000 to $312,000 when calculated on a full-time basis
- Contract engagement pay is based on multiple factors, including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate and candidate competitiveness)
- Benefits: In addition to pay, this role is W2 employment and may be eligible for 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
- Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend
Confidentiality
The organization will not propose candidates to prospective clients without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.