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 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, 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 there may be a role to Firm Partnership for successful trial attorneys.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume first chair responsibilities for trial efforts
• Work collaboratively on the development of trial strategy
• Conduct complicated research projects in the prosecution of KLG cases
• Additional consideration given to those with significant experience in Arbitration, Coordinated Proceedings and Multi-District Litigation
• Direct interface with specialized outside counsel on behalf of the firm and its clients
• Draft moving papers, oppositions involving novel and complicated issues
• Appear at hearing for motions and oppositions
• Conduct depositions of PMK witnesses, apex employees, mechanical and fraud experts, etc.
• Seek out out and recommend improvements in client communication
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement policies and develop improvements
• Resolution of issues that may arise in a timely manner
• Timely reporting of hours
• Assist in other tasks as assigned by the Managing Partner or Partner

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
• 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
• Operate standard office equipment
• 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