Boutique Commercial Litigation Attorney — High‑Impact CA

Ascendion; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney for a boutique trial practice representing major corporations and sophisticated business clients in complex, high-stakes litigation. The role offers meaningful responsibility early in the career and exposure to sophisticated matters in an in-office setting in Irvine or Oakland.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of commercial litigation experience, an active California Bar license, and the ability to take ownership of complex matters; a J.D.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and factual investigations
• Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Managing offensive and defensive discovery
• Preparing for and participating in depositions
• Preparing matters for trial
• Participating in trials and other significant proceedings

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Education

J.D. required

Job description

Ascendion is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney for a boutique trial practice representing major corporations and sophisticated business clients in complex, high-stakes litigation. The role offers meaningful responsibility early in the career and exposure to sophisticated matters in an in-office setting in Irvine or Oakland.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of commercial litigation experience, an active California Bar license, and the ability to take ownership of complex matters; a J.D.