Job Description
Job Description
Trial Attorney — Los Angeles (Onsite)
Knight Law Group is seeking a seasoned Trial Attorney with at least 10 years of litigation experience and a proven track record of first-chair jury trials. This is a high-impact role for an experienced litigator who thrives in the courtroom and is ready to help shape trial strategy in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
About Us
Knight Law Group is a premier California firm dedicated to consumer rights protection and mass tort litigation, with deep expertise in automotive lemon law, dealer fraud, product liability, and personal injury. Our firm has successfully represented thousands of clients and secured record-setting verdicts and industry-leading settlements. Our diverse, multilingual team works across the state, holding large corporations accountable and fighting on behalf of California consumers.
Why Join Knight?
- ⚖️ Take on significant trial responsibility as a first-chair attorney with meaningful autonomy.
- ???? Join a firm that is respected, resourced, and results-driven, with top experts and a litigation-forward philosophy.
- ???? Earn competitively—without pressure to bring in business or manage client development.
- ???? Collaborate with sharp, tenured partners and train the next generation of litigators.
- ???? Engage in a thoughtful hiring process that values transparency and respect for your time and expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead jury trials as first chair with support from second-chair associates.
- Conduct depositions of PMQs, senior corporate officials, and expert witnesses.
- Prepare trial materials: motions, jury instructions, trial briefs, verdict forms, exhibit and witness lists.
- Develop and execute trial strategy in partnership with leadership and appellate counsel.
- Prepare witnesses for trial and deliver compelling examinations and arguments in court.
- Attend firm-led training sessions and implement evolving strategies under consumer protection statutes, including the Song-Beverly Act.
- Report trial progress, coordinate with team members, and manage case timelines and billable hours.
Requirements & Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- California Bar license in good standing
- Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, including multiple first-chair jury trials
- Strong trial acumen and courtroom presence
- Highly skilled in trial preparation, oral advocacy, and case strategy
- Tech-savvy and comfortable operating in a paperless environment
- Spanish bilingual skills a plus, but not required
- Willingness to travel within California for trials, depositions, and court appearances
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base compensation + performance incentives
- HMO/PPO Medical Plans
- PPO Dental & Vision coverage
- STD & LTD Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 10%
- 529 College Savings Plan & Pet Insurance
- Weekly staff breakfast
- Ongoing mentorship and advanced training from senior litigators and partners
Location: This is a full-time onsite role based in our Century City office in Los Angeles.
Attendance is required Monday through Friday.