Senior Attorney (100% remote)

Ascendion; Arizona; Remote; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney in Arizona for a 100% remote role. You will lead or key counsel in high-exposure product liability and medical malpractice cases, managing all phases of litigation and collaborating with risk managers and clients to deliver strategic value.

The role requires 4+ years in civil litigation, strong writing skills, and active AZ Bar membership. A path to firm partnership and ownership of a substantial book of business is highlighted.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience; insurance defense background.
• Experience with product liability or medical malpractice is highly preferred.
• Exceptional legal writing skills; substantial writing samples may be required.
• Ambitious, self-motivated professional with potential to build a million-dollar portfolio.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Lead or key counsel in complex civil defense litigation, focusing on product liability and medical malpractice.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation: pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial prep.
• Collaborate with corporate risk managers, insurance brokers, and high-profile clients to deliver value and early case evaluations.
• Maintain an analytical, precise approach to highly technical, expert-driven cases.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Product liability

Medical malpractice

Legal writing

Job description

Senior Litigation Attorney (Product Liability & Medical Malpractice) – 100% Remote

Location: Arizona (Fully Remote)

About the Opportunity

Are you an ambitious, high-caliber litigator looking for a transparent, direct path to Law Firm Partnership? We are a premier legal recruiting firm representing an elite, trial litigation boutique that is actively seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney in Arizona.

This firm combines the sophisticated, high-stakes work typical of a national AmLaw firm with the agility, lean staffing, and entrepreneurial culture of a specialized boutique. You will step directly into an established environment, inheriting a high-performing million-dollar book of business from founding partners who are highly committed to your professional mentorship and succession.

Defending global market leaders—including iconic Fortune 50 automotive manufacturers and major regional healthcare networks—this firm offers unparalleled trial experience without the bureaucratic overhead or punishing billable targets of traditional big law.

Position Highlights

• Work from Anywhere: This role is 100% remote for candidates residing anywhere within the state of Arizona.
• Reasonable Billable Targets: Maintain an exceptional work-life balance with a highly manageable minimum billable requirement of just 1,750 hours per year.
• True Succession & Growth: Structured, clear trajectory to step into firm Partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead or key counsel in complex civil defense litigation, specifically focusing on high-exposure Product Liability and Medical Malpractice cases.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including drafting complex pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing specialized discovery, taking and defending depositions, and preparing for trial.
• Collaborate closely with corporate risk managers, insurance brokers, and high-profile clients to deliver exceptional value and early strategic case evaluations.
• Maintain an analytical, sharp approach to handling highly technical technical and expert-driven cases.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of civil litigation experience, with a strong background in insurance defense litigation.
• Demonstrated experience or strong familiarity with product liability, medical malpractice, or complex tort defense is highly preferred.
• Exceptional legal writing skills (substantial writing samples will be required during the interview process).
• Highly intelligent, self-motivated professional with the capability and drive to eventually command a million-dollar portfolio.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.

The Interview Process

• An initial screening interview via Zoom.
• A final, in-person interview accompanied by a lunch meeting to assess cultural and strategic alignment.

Compensation & Legal Disclosures

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $125,000 – $190,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (featuring a 3% safe harbor contribution)
• Paid holidays annually
• Discretionary bonus program based on overall company performance