Attorney II - Litigation Attorney

Job Description

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 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.

Why This Role

This is a growth role with real expectations and real support.

• 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 escalate 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 “Success” Looks Like

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 professionalism
• earn 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.