Complex Litigation / Patent Litigation Attorney

Ascendion; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion seeks a Litigation Attorney for its Irvine office. The role requires 2+ years handling matters from inception to resolution, with experience in contract disputes, business torts, or patent litigation. J.D.

from an accredited school and CA State Bar admission are essential; strong analytical, research, and writing skills are required. You will collaborate with partners and multidisciplinary teams and manage client communications throughout matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years litigation experience in contract disputes, business torts, and/or patent litigation.
• J.D. from accredited law school and admission to the California State Bar.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong advocacy and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, depositions, and representing clients in court.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
• Work closely with partners and multidisciplinary teams to craft innovative, practical, and effective legal solutions.
• Advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Manage client communications, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and strategic alignment at every stage of a matter.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

My client, a national litigation firm, is looking to add a Litigation Attorney to their Irvine team with 2-7 years of experience.

The successful candidate will have significant experience managing cases from inception to resolution, a deep understanding of procedural and substantive law, and the ability to strategize and advocate effectively on behalf of clients. Experience in contract disputes and business torts is preferred. We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, and a collegial work environment.

WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS

• Handle complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and representing clients in court.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
• Work closely with partners and multidisciplinary teams to craft innovative, practical, and effective legal solutions.
• Advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Manage client communications, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and strategic alignment at every stage of a matter.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, with demonstrated success in contract disputes, business torts, and/or patent litigation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California State Bar.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong advocacy skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proven experience managing cases from inception to resolution.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for the role is 200-300k

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.