Hybrid Civil Defense Litigation Associate

Ascendion; California; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion seeks a Civil Litigation Associate / Mid-Level Litigation Attorney for its office in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work option and additional openings in Los Angeles and Napa Valley.

The role focuses on a full-spectrum civil defense practice representing Fortune 500 clients and major carriers, handling case intake through discovery, motions, and trial, with opportunities for growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience (defense-side preferred).
• Hands-on experience with depositions and motion practice; trial or arbitration exposure a plus.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Skills

Deposition experience

Motion practice

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Job description

Job Title: Civil Litigation Associate / Mid-Level Litigation Attorney

Office Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) - Also hiring for Los Angeles and Napa Valley offices

About the Opportunity:

Our client is a well-regarded, AV-rated civil litigation firm with offices across California and Nevada, known for a collaborative culture and strong commitment to attorney development and work-life balance. They are growing their litigation team and seeking Associate and Mid-Level Litigation Attorneys for a full-spectrum civil defense practice — from case intake and pre-suit evaluation through discovery, motion practice, and trial.

The firm represents Fortune 500 companies and major insurance carriers, with a caseload primarily focused on:

• Trucking & Auto
• Commercial Litigation
• Employment Defense
• Additional exposure to products liability, real property, construction, professional E&O, and public entity defense matters as they arise

What They're Looking For:

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience (defense-side preferred)
• Hands-on experience with depositions and motion practice; trial or arbitration exposure a plus
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Salary and Other Compensation:

The salary for this position is between $130,000 – $240,000 depending on experience. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.