ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - ENTRY LEVEL (ATTORNEY I)

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 junior litigation associates to work on a hybrid schedule out of our Century City/Walnut Creek/Roseville/Newport Beach, California office.

A successful candidate will have 6 months – 3 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 junior interested in working closely with firm Partners and Senior Attorneys, who will aid in the development of aggressive discovery-driven litigation tactics. The successful candidate will also be able to navigate competing priorities and the needs of multiple stakeholders, both internal and firm clients.

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, we offer tremendous development opportunities for associates interested in dedicating themselves to growing into aggressive litigators and/or trial attorneys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Written Discovery

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

• Drafting written discovery responses to written requests served on our consumer clients

Law & Motion Work

• Drafting motions related to written discovery disputes

• Drafting responses to pleading challenges

• Preparing for and participating in oral arguments in various courtrooms relating to discovery disputes, pleading challenges, case management conferences, and ex parte requests

Depositions

• Attending and defending consumer client depositions

• Taking percipient witness depositions

Vehicle Inspections

• Attending vehicle inspections with expert witnesses

Other Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for timely reporting and billing for hours worked

• Further opportunities for a stellar candidate to quickly grow into assisting with dispositive motions, higher-stakes depositions, and trial preparation work

• Assist in other tasks as assigned by the Partners

QUALITIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

• Member in good standing of the California Bar

• At least six (6) months of experience as a California licensed attorney, ideally with some litigation experience (Lemon Law not required)

• 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

• 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, with Monday and Friday at optional work-from-home days

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.