Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. seeks an energetic litigator with 6+ years of experience to join our newly launching Restrictive Covenant, Trade Secret and Unfair Competition Practice.  The position will be based out of the Newark office and will report to Galit Kierkut. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow and shape a cutting edge, interdisciplinary Practice Group at a well-respected law firm. Sills Cummis  & Gross is an equal opportunity employer and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

6+ years of litigation experience

Experience with restrictive covenant, unfair competition and trade secret practice areas

Experience with filing and defending orders to show cause

Experience taking and defending depositions

Experience in drafting restrictive covenant agreements as well as general employment contracts and policies

General employment counseling and training experience a plus

Business development skills a plus

Qualifications

Must be admitted to practice in NY and NJ

Must have experience in NJ State and Federal Courts, NY experience a plus

Must possess superior writing and verbal/negotiation skills

Strategic thinker

Please send resumes, transcripts and writing samples to the attention of Galit Kierkut at gkierkut@sillscummis.com