Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take on meaningful litigation responsibilities across discovery, law and motion, depositions, oral arguments, and trial preparation.
• Work directly with experienced Partners and Senior Attorneys who provide mentorship and help you continue advancing your litigation skills.
• Represent California consumers in matters involving defective vehicles and claims against manufacturers and dealers.
• Build toward higher-stakes depositions, trial preparation, and opportunities to second-chair trials.
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced team where initiative, sound judgment, and professional growth are valued.
• Receive a comprehensive benefits package plus a discretionary quarterly bonus based on billing and/or trial wins.

Location: Century City, Los Angeles, CA — fully on-site Monday through Friday. The role requires 40 hours per week in the office, with some flexibility around start and end times; additional hours toward the preferred 50-hour weekly billable target may be completed remotely.

Note: This is a must-have qualification role: candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have at least 3+ years of litigation experience as a California licensed attorney.

About Us

We are a California litigation practice focused on protecting consumers and holding corporations accountable when they fail to meet their legal obligations. Our team handles a substantial volume of consumer litigation and gives attorneys meaningful opportunities to develop sophisticated litigation skills while working alongside experienced Partners and Senior Attorneys.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft written discovery, review discovery responses and document productions, and participate in e-discovery.
• Draft motions involving discovery disputes, pleading challenges, summary adjudication, and other matters advancing client claims.
• Prepare for and participate in oral arguments involving discovery disputes, pleading challenges, case management conferences, summary judgment motions, and ex parte requests.
• Prepare clients for depositions and defend consumer client depositions.
• Take depositions of percipient witnesses and corporate representatives.
• Prepare expert witnesses and attend expert depositions.
• Attend vehicle inspections with expert witnesses.
• Manage timely reporting and billing for hours worked.
• Work closely with Partners and Senior Attorneys on aggressive, discovery-driven litigation strategies.
• Take on increasing responsibility in higher-stakes depositions, trial preparation, and second-chair trial opportunities.
• Travel within California as needed for court appearances, vehicle inspections, and depositions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license and membership in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience as a California licensed attorney.
• Genuine interest in consumer protection and representation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, judgment, and deadline-management abilities.
• Collaborative, hardworking, adaptable, and committed to professional growth.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn and apply technology solutions in a paperless environment.
• Spanish bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel within California as needed.
• Ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available as appropriate.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity to do substantive litigation work while continuing to sharpen your skills alongside experienced attorneys. You will have exposure to multiple phases of litigation and a clear opportunity to grow into higher-level depositions, trial preparation, and second-chair trial work. We also offer comprehensive training, weekly breakfast, strong benefits, paid time off, and a team-oriented environment that values attorneys who take ownership of their work.

JPC-1880

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: CA bar license, 3+ yrs litigation exp 

• Required Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [not specified]. Packages - [not specified]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 5 years: $140,000 to $155,000

• 5 to 7 years: $155,000 to $170,000

• 7+ years: $170,000 to $180,000

Submission Email / Name: Kameelah -

KameelahH@knightlaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

California consumer litigation practice seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate Attorney for its Century City office. The attorney will handle discovery, motions, oral arguments, depositions, expert matters, inspections, and trial preparation. Must have an active California Bar license and 3+ years of litigation experience. 

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