Associate Attorney

About Knox Ricksen LLP

Knox Ricksen LLP is an established civil litigation firm dedicated to representing whistleblowers and victims of fraud. Our litigation teams work with individuals and corporate clients, including insurers and self-insured organizations to investigate and litigate sophisticated, high-value fraud matters.

The Role

Knox Ricksen is seeking a California-licensed attorney with 1 to 4 years of litigation experience to join our Complex Fraud Litigation practice. This is a remote position (with in-person attendance at litigation proceedings as needed) for a motivated attorney who prefers to work as part of a collaborative team and is passionate about vindicating victims’ rights.

The attorney hired for this role will work alongside and learn from senior attorneys. As a team, they will litigate civil fraud cases from the investigation phase through discovery, motion practice, and trial. They will hone their litigation skills including written and oral advocacy, legal analysis and research, and developing and implementing litigation strategies in complex disputes. The annual billable hour expectation is 1850 hours.

The ideal candidate has the following qualities:

• Ownership and initiative – Takes responsibility for assignments and drives matters forward.
• Strong litigation skills – Demonstrates excellent legal research, writing, discovery, and case-management abilities.
• Sound judgment – Identifies important issues, makes practical decisions, and knows when to seek guidance.
• Organization and reliability – Manages deadlines, competing priorities, and complex factual records effectively.
• Effective teamwork – Works well with attorneys and paralegals on their tasks.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research – Conduct legal research and draft memoranda to support case strategy and motion practice
• Legal Writing– Prepare initial drafts of motions, discovery requests and responses, deposition outlines, and meet-and-confer correspondence
• Document Review & Evidence Analysis – Perform document review, annotation, evidence summaries, chronologies, and evidence rubrics
• Investigations – Strategize and implement investigative tasks and draft investigative memoranda
• Hearings & Depositions – Support hearing, deposition, expert, and trial preparation; attend proceedings as assigned and take select depositions as experience develops

Qualifications

• Licensed in California and in good standing
• 1-4 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team
• Excellent organizational skills
• California residence preferred

Why Knox Ricksen

• Fully remote work environment
• Be part of our firm’s mission to combat rampant fraud
• Work on sophisticated and interesting litigation
• Collaborate and contribute to case strategy alongside experienced litigation teams
• We provide opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and practical experience
• An innovative, forward-thinking firm committed to technology, efficiency, teamwork, and delivering exceptional client results

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $160,000–$190,000.00 annually, depending on experience

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Firm-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm contributions
• Associate & Counsel Bonus Program
• Firm-paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) available
• Paid parental leave
• Firm-sponsored in-person and virtual events
• Technology and administrative support for remote employees
• A culture that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Knox Ricksen LLP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where talented professionals can thrive. We value diverse perspectives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, writing sample, and law school transcript to: [email protected].

No recruiters, please.

Pay: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote