Trial Attorney

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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 trial attorneys to work out of our Century City/Walnut Creek/Roseville/Newport Beach, California office.

A successful candidate will have 10+ years of litigation experience, including a successful record of multiple jury verdicts and a representative list of bench trials and/or jury trials conducted as first chair to verdict. The candidate will match the firm's dedication to consumer advocacy by assisting clients in pursuing claims against car manufacturers and car dealers. The role calls for a hardworking, dedicated, discovery-driven, and nimble senior trial attorney with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude.

Knight Law Group offers an aggressive, consumer-focused trial docket, and our successful trial attorneys put themselves on a path to Firm Partnership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively on the development of trial strategy and assume first chair responsibility for trial efforts
• Conduct and oversee complex research projects in the prosecution of KLG cases
• Direct interface with specialized outside counsel on behalf of the firm and its clients
• Draft moving papers, oppositions involving novel and complex issues
• Appear at hearing for motions and oppositions
• Conduct depositions of PMK witnesses, apex employees, mechanical and fraud experts, etc.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement policies and proactively develop improvements to existing firm policies and procedures, including with regard to client communication
• Timely resolution of issues that may arise

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the California Bar
• At least ten (10) years of litigation and trial experience as a licensed attorney
• Significant experience in Arbitration, Coordinated Proceedings and Multi-District Litigation is preferred
• Demonstrable strength in client communication
• Proficient in MS Office and the use of Attorney timekeeping programs, as well as Client file management
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Strong time management, decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred
• 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
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability plans
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401K plan with contributions up to 10%
• FSA
• 529 Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Fun company culture with an emphasis on teamwork

• 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.