Associate Attorney II - Mid Level

Knight Law Group, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

HMO/PPO Medical Plans

Vision Insurance

STD & LTD plans

Basic Life Insurance

401(k) plan with contributions up to

529 Plan

Pet Insurance

Comprehensive training by senior level

Weekly breakfast provided

In-office hours Mon-Fri

Job summary

Knight Law Group, LLP in Century City, Los Angeles, CA seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney (Attorney II) with 5–10 years of litigation experience to represent California consumers against car manufacturers and dealers. The role offers exposure to written discovery, law & motion, depositions, and trial preparation with mentorship from senior attorneys.

Candidates should be licensed California attorneys, in good standing, with strong writing, advocacy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• At least three years of California litigation experience.
• Interest in consumer protection and representing clients against manufacturers/dealers.
• Team player with strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft written discovery, review responses and manage e-discovery.
• Work on motions, pleadings, and prepare for oral arguments.
• Prepare and defend consumer depositions and manage witnesses.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections with experts and support depositions.
• Maintain timely reporting and billing; assist Partners as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience (CA licensed)

Consumer protection interest

Team-oriented mindset

Strong written and oral communication

Willingness to travel within CA

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

California Bar in good standing

Tools

Westlaw

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - MID-LEVEL (ATTORNEY II)

Location: Century City

Compensation Range: $140k to $180k

Knight Law Group, LLP, is a California litigation firm—and a leader in the practice of Lemon Law. We have a reputation for aggressively representing the interests of our clients—consumers who have unknowingly purchased defective vehicles. Our firm takes pride in vigorously representing our clients and holding automakers to account. With a heavy caseload to handle, Knight Law Group is seeking mid-level litigation associates to work out of our Century City – Los Angeles, California office.

A successful candidate will have at least 5 to 10 years of litigation experience and will demonstrate a desire to serve the public interest by advocating on behalf of California consumers pursuing claims against car manufacturers and car dealers. The position calls for a hardworking, dedicated, and nimble attorney who is interested in aggressive discovery-driven litigation tactics and able to navigate competing priorities and the needs of multiple stakeholders, both internal and firm clients.

Knight Law Group offers a unique opportunity for an attorney to get immediate experience in multiple phases of litigation, including written discovery, law & motion, oral argument, depositions, and trial preparation. This role will work closely with and receive mentorship from Knight Law Partners and Senior Attorneys, and a stellar candidate will also have the opportunity to quickly grow into assisting in higher-stakes depositions, trial preparation work, and second chairing trials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting written discovery, review responses and document productions, participating in e-discovery review of documents

Law & Motion Work

• Drafting motions related to written discovery disputes, responses to pleading challenges, oppositions to Motions for Summary Adjudication, and other motions in furtherance of our client’s claims against car manufacturers and dealers
• Preparing for and participating in oral arguments in various courtrooms relating to discovery disputes, pleading challenges, case management conferences, summary judgment motions, and ex parte requests

Depositions

• Preparing clients and defending consumer client depositions
• Deposing percipient witnesses
• Deposing corporate representative - defense witnesses
• Preparing expert witnesses and attending expert depositions

Vehicle Inspections

• Attending vehicle inspections with expert witnesses

Other Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for timely reporting and billing for hours worked
• Assist in other tasks as assigned by the Partners

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the California Bar
• At least three (3) years of litigation experience as a California licensed attorney
• Genuine interest in consumer protection and representation
• Hunger for professional growth, with a “no job is too big or too small” mentality
• Collaborative and willing to operate in a team-oriented environment
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Proficient in MS Office, Westlaw, and Outlook
• Skilled and decisive problem-solver with the ability to unravel complex issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track and comply with deadlines in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn and apply technology solutions and work in a paperless environment
• Willing to travel within California as needed for court appearances, vehicle inspections, and depositions
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPANY PERKS

• Attractive and competitive compensation package, including:
• HMO/PPO Medical Plans
• Vision Insurance
• STD & LTD plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with contributions up to 10%
• 529 Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Comprehensive training by senior level attorneys and partners
• Weekly breakfast provided for staff
• Monday through Friday (in office hours)

Knight Law Group, LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Knight Law Group, LLP will consider qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.