Attorney II
Knight Law Group LLP, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Description
Associate Attorney II — Los Angeles (Century City, Onsite)
Knight Law Group is hiring an Associate Attorney II who wants more ownership, more courtroom exposure, and faster development than most firms offer at this stage. If you already have solid fundamentals and you’re ready to take real responsibility, this role is built for that.
About Knight Law Group
Knight Law Group is a California plaintiff firm focused on consumer protection and mass tort litigation, including automotive lemon law, dealer fraud, product liability, and personal injury. We represent clients statewide, hold large corporations accountable, and run a trial-forward practice with serious resources and high standards. Our team is multilingual, collaborative, and direct.
Why This Role
More autonomy on active matters, with clear supervision and accountability
Meaningful courtroom exposure, including hearings, CMCs, and motion practice
Depositions and discovery ownership, not just drafting behind the scenes
High earning potential without business development pressure
A straightforward environment: clear feedback, practical training, and increasing responsibility as you perform
What You’ll Do
Draft motions and supporting papers; prepare for and appear at hearings as appropriate
Manage written discovery: propound, respond, meet-and-confer, and elevate issues strategically
Take and defend depositions (clients, fact witnesses; expert exposure as you progress)
Represent clients at case management conferences, ex parte appearances, and other court proceedings
Support trial teams with strategy development, witness prep, and trial documents
Mentor junior associates on drafting, organization, and case execution
What “Excellent” Looks Like Here
In the first 60–90 days, you:
produce clean work product with increasing speed and sound judgment
stay on top of deadlines, communicate early, and manage your tasks without reminders
handle discovery and motion work with discipline and professionalismearn trust to take on higher-stakes work (more depos, more hearings, more case ownership)
Requirements
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
California Bar license in good standing
2–4 years of litigation experience (motion and/or deposition experience preferred)
Strong writing, organization, and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a paperless environment and adopting new tools
Spanish bilingual skills a plus (not required)
Team-oriented, reliable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base compensation + performance incentives
Medical (HMO/PPO), dental, vision
STD/LTD, basic life insurance
PTO & sick leave
401(k)
529 plan & pet insurance
Weekly staff breakfast
Mentorship, professional development, and internal legal education
Location and Schedule
This is a full-time, onsite role based in our Century City office in Los Angeles.
Attendance is required Monday through Friday.
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Associate Attorney II — Los Angeles (Century City, Onsite)
Knight Law Group is hiring an Associate Attorney II who wants more ownership, more courtroom exposure, and faster development than most firms offer at this stage. If you already have solid fundamentals and you’re ready to take real responsibility, this role is built for that.
About Knight Law Group
Knight Law Group is a California plaintiff firm focused on consumer protection and mass tort litigation, including automotive lemon law, dealer fraud, product liability, and personal injury. We represent clients statewide, hold large corporations accountable, and run a trial-forward practice with serious resources and high standards. Our team is multilingual, collaborative, and direct.
Why This Role
More autonomy on active matters, with clear supervision and accountability
Meaningful courtroom exposure, including hearings, CMCs, and motion practice
Depositions and discovery ownership, not just drafting behind the scenes
High earning potential without business development pressure
A straightforward environment: clear feedback, practical training, and increasing responsibility as you perform
What You’ll Do
Draft motions and supporting papers; prepare for and appear at hearings as appropriate
Manage written discovery: propound, respond, meet-and-confer, and elevate issues strategically
Take and defend depositions (clients, fact witnesses; expert exposure as you progress)
Represent clients at case management conferences, ex parte appearances, and other court proceedings
Support trial teams with strategy development, witness prep, and trial documents
Mentor junior associates on drafting, organization, and case execution
What “Excellent” Looks Like Here
In the first 60–90 days, you:
produce clean work product with increasing speed and sound judgment
stay on top of deadlines, communicate early, and manage your tasks without reminders
handle discovery and motion work with discipline and professionalismearn trust to take on higher-stakes work (more depos, more hearings, more case ownership)
Requirements
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
California Bar license in good standing
2–4 years of litigation experience (motion and/or deposition experience preferred)
Strong writing, organization, and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a paperless environment and adopting new tools
Spanish bilingual skills a plus (not required)
Team-oriented, reliable, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base compensation + performance incentives
Medical (HMO/PPO), dental, vision
STD/LTD, basic life insurance
PTO & sick leave
401(k)
529 plan & pet insurance
Weekly staff breakfast
Mentorship, professional development, and internal legal education
Location and Schedule
This is a full-time, onsite role based in our Century City office in Los Angeles.
Attendance is required Monday through Friday.
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