Senior Attorney at Knight Law Group LLP – Los Angeles, California

Senior Litigation Attorney — Century City (Onsite)

Knight Law Group is expanding and looking for a highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorney to join our growing legal team in Roseville. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring substantial courtroom and litigation experience, strategic insight, and a leadership mindset. We're seeking a confident, trial-ready litigator who thrives in high-impact, fast-paced environments and is deeply committed to consumer advocacy.

About Knight Law Group

We are a prominent California law firm dedicated to consumer rights protection and mass tort litigation, with a focus on automotive lemon law, Our track record includes thousands of successful cases, industry-defining settlements, and record-setting verdicts. As a multilingual and diverse team, we represent clients from all backgrounds and hold corporations accountable when they fail to meet their obligations or put consumers at risk. Our firm’s reputation is built on legal excellence, relentless advocacy, and results that speak for themselves.

The Role

This role is designed for an attorney with 8–10+ years of litigation experience, capable of managing a complex caseload independently while also mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with senior leadership on firm strategy. The right candidate will possess excellent writing, argumentation, and case development skills, with a strong grasp of trial preparation and motion practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation, from case intake through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial prep
• Conduct legal research, draft and edit pleadings, motions, briefs, and related filings
• Evaluate case strengths and weaknesses to develop and refine litigation strategy
• Lead witness interviews, depositions, and client communication
• Collaborate with and supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff
• Review and edit written work product from attorneys and non-attorney team members
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
• Manage multiple active matters with competing priorities
• Work closely with managing partners to support firm initiatives and case development

Requirements & Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Member in good standing with the California State Bar
• 8–10+ years of litigation experience in California, preferably with consumer or plaintiff-side litigation exposure
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation independently
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
• Experience supervising support staff and delegating tasks effectively
• Fluent or conversational Spanish is a plus, but not required
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, in-office environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, case management software, and digital workflow tools

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite role based in our Century City office. Office environment is professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented. Travel within California may occasionally be required for court appearances or depositions.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base salary and discretionary performance bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Weekly staff breakfasts and firm-hosted events
• Paid parking and extended work-hour meals
• Annual firm outings and holiday celebrations
• Professional development and internal legal training
• Early closures before firm holidays and events

Knight Law Group, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.