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Ascendion · 1 day ago

Senior Attorney (Family Law)

Ascendion is a boutique California family law practice seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney who can step in and immediately handle complex matters with confidence and professionalism. The role involves serving as lead counsel, developing legal strategy, and providing full-service family law representation to clients.

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Hiring Manager
Dan Miramontes
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Responsibilities

Serve as lead counsel and primary client contact, developing legal strategy and advising clients on their best interests
Delegate work to associate attorneys and support staff while maintaining responsibility for quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Handle sophisticated family law matters, including contested custody disputes and complex financial issues
Provide full-service family law representation, including divorce, parentage, child and spousal support, domestic violence matters, and asset division
Manage all aspects of litigation, including discovery, advanced legal research, drafting and reviewing pleadings and motions, hearings, evidentiary proceedings, and trials
Hybrid flexibility available

Qualification

Family law experienceTrial experienceCalifornia Family CodeResearchNegotiation skillsWriting skillsEmotional intelligenceTeam-oriented mindset

Required

Extensive family law experience, including significant trial and motion practice
Exceptional research and writing skills
Ability to manage cases independently from start to finish (approximately 10+ years of family law experience)
Extensive experience managing family law cases from inception through resolution
Strong first-chair trial experience, including mediations, depositions, hearings, and private dispute resolution
Deep familiarity with California Family Code, Rules of Court, Civil Procedure, and applicable local rules
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to resolve matters efficiently—and litigate effectively when necessary
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to mentor and support others

Benefits

Firm-paid professional memberships and California Bar dues
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
PTO, sick time, and firm holidays
Flexibility to request remote work arrangements when appropriate

Company

Ascendion

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Ascendion is a trusted ally for enterprise business and technology leaders engineering the digital future.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Karthik Krishnamurthy
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
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Daryush Laqab
Chief AI Officer
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