Ascendion is looking for Transportation Litigation Attorney in Orange County, CA. This local job opportunity with ID 3639699558 is live since 2026-04-15 22:54:00.

A nationally recognized, full-service law firm is seeking an experienced Transportation Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact litigation matters for a major global logistics client, alongside a collaborative team of top-tier attorneys across the U.S. The firm fosters a culture centered on teamwork, innovation, and long-term professional growth.

Role: Transportation Litigation Attorney

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Setup: Hybrid

The Role

As a key member of the litigation team, you will handle sophisticated transportation-related matters, including trucking, logistics, and emerging regulatory issues tied to the evolving e-commerce and gig economy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices
• Draft case analysis reports for client stakeholders with a focus on proactive resolution strategies

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 8+ years of general casualty litigation experience
• First and/or second chair experience strongly desired
• Trial experience required
• Transportation, logistics, or trucking litigation experience preferred
• Experience with emerging e-commerce/gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required
• Deposition and motion practice experience required
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 – $210,000 [Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.]

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan