Career Opportunities

Associate Attorney (Peoria, Illinois)

Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC, a litigation firm with a growing national presence, is seeking an associate with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join the growing practice in our Peoria, Illinois office. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, diligent, and talented attorney to join a firm of litigators handling complex cases at the state and federal levels.

The ideal candidate would have experience with casualty defense litigation with experience managing cases from beginning to end. Preference will be given to candidates with civil litigation experience and strong writing skills. We would also consider a high-performing recent law school graduate who has no litigation experience, but good oral and writing skills and a candid desire to pursue a career as a leader in this field. Overall, we are looking for a qualified candidate who is willing to make a long-term commitment to our trial practice.

Some travel is required, and all qualified candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our firm offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to advance within the firm. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and matching 401(k) participation. Attorneys are also provided with a CLE budget and a marketing budget.

Paralegal (Chicago, Illinois)

Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC, a litigation firm with growing national practice, is seeking experienced litigation paralegal for our expanding practice in our Chicago office. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to prioritize work for multiple attorneys and ability to work well with team members. Experience with analyzing medical records a plus. Must have excellent communication skills and function well in a team setting.

Skills must include Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel, as well as advanced skills with Adobe. Experience with case management software and time/billing software is required. Must be proficient in e-filing (state and federal level), docketing, file organization, document management and production, preparing disclosure and discovery documents, preparing basic motions, preparing for depositions and trials, and trial assistance. Some travel is required for trials. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and abilities; excellent benefits including health, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and matching 401(k) participation.

Associate Attorney (Boulder, Colorado)

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your litigation skills and try complex cases to verdict? Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC, a nationally renowned civil litigation firm, is seeking an associate with 4 to 9 years of litigation experience to join its growing practice. We are looking for an experienced litigator who is interested in civil defense including representing Fortune 500 companies. Ideal candidate is capable of independently working-up complex casualty cases for trial and representing clients in the courtroom as part of the trial team. This position is not relegated to answering discovery and writing briefs. We are seeking litigators looking to depose key witnesses, conduct direct and cross-examinations of witnesses at trial, and handle oral arguments of motions before the Court. If you are a strong litigator who enjoys closely collaborating with clients, developing creative solutions, and trying difficult cases, this position is for you. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All candidates must be licensed in Colorado. KNM offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to advance within the firm, including partnership. Attorneys are also provided marketing budgets to assist them in their professional development. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and matching 401(k).

Paralegal (Kansas City, Missouri)

Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC, a litigation firm with growing national practice is seeking experienced litigation paralegal for our expanding practice in our Kansas City, MO office. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to prioritize work for multiple attorneys and ability to work well with team members. Experience with analyzing medical records a plus. Must have excellent communication skills and function well in a team setting.

Skills must include Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel, as well as advanced skills with Adobe. Experience with case management software and time/billing software is required. Must be proficient in e-filing (state and federal level), docketing, file organization, document management and production, preparing disclosure and discovery documents, preparing basic motions, preparing for depositions and trials, and trial assistance. Some travel is required for trials. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and abilities; excellent benefits including health, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and matching 401(k) participation.