Attorney II - Litigation Attorney

Attorney II Litigation Attorney

Don’t settle! Join a firm that fights for consumer rights by winning at trial!

About the Company

Knight Law Group is a distinguished California law firm that practices consumer rights protection and mass tort litigation.

We have successfully represented thousands of clients in cases for automotive lemon law, dealer fraud, personal injury and product liability.

Our on-site staff in our Los Angeles office provides services in nearly a dozen languages to serve a diverse array of consumers all across California.

The combination of an all-star team, top experts and a wealth of resources has led to record verdicts, successful client outcomes and industry-leading settlements.

Knight Law Group holds large corporations accountable when they fail to meet their legal obligations and put consumers in harm’s way.

Our firm’s success speaks for itself. Not only have we been awarded record verdicts, but we have also obtained industry-leading settlements.

THE OPPORTUNITY :

Knight Law Group, LLP is in search of an attorney with a minimum of three years of litigation experience. A successful candidate 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 and dedicated attorney that is interested in aggressive discovery-driven litigation tactics.

Knight Law Group offers a unique opportunity for a young attorney to get immediate experience in many phases of litigation, including : written discovery, law & motion, oral argument, depositions, and trial preparation.

Further, it offers opportunities for the candidate who is interested in dedicating themselves to growing into an aggressive litigator

WHY APPLY TO THIS POST?

• You want to work for a firm that fights for the little guy.
• You want a fast track into trial experience where you can learn from the best of the best.
• You want to work for a firm that is the absolute best in the business.
• You want high earning potential without the requirement to do business development.
• You are interested in working hard and getting the rewards....quickly!
• Direct interaction and training from Partners and Senior Attorneys
• You want to have a meaningful conversation with a recruiter about your career path. Your resume will not land in a black hole here
• stellar candidate to quickly grow into assisting higher-stakes depositions, trial preparation work, and second chairing trial

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct interaction and training from Partners and Senior Attorneys
• Work on a team of experienced lawyers.
• Draft written discovery, review responses and document productions, participating in e-discovery review of documents
• Draft 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
• Preparing clients and defending consumer client depositions
• Deposing percipient witnesses
• Deposing corporate representative - defense witnesses
• Preparing expert witnesses and attending expert depositions
• Attend vehicle inspections with expert witnesses

Ideal Skills and Experience

• Minimum J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• California Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience as a California licensed attorney
• Willingness to learn and apply technology solutions and work in a paperless environment
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Proficient in MS Office, Westlaw, and Outlook
• Ability in decision-making and problem-solving
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track and comply with deadlines
• Willingness to function in a team environment
• Willingness to travel within California 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to general office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This is a hybrid role where you will work in our beautiful Century City offices 3 days per week.

COMPANY PERKS

• Attractive and competitive compensation package, including :
• HMO / PPO Medical Plans
• PPO Dental
• 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
• Hybrid work schedule Monday & Friday : optional work from home; Tuesday-Thursday : mandatory in office

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 for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Apply on LinkedIn and send letters of inquiry with CV attachments to :

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