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Survivor Advocacy Sexual Assault Plaintiffs Attorney
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 110000 - 150000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client a respected plaintiffs litigation firm is seeking a litigation attorney to join its growing Survivor Advocacy practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to represent survivors of sexual assault and abuse in high-impact civil litigation while working in a collaborative mission-driven environment.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of approximately 2030 matters from intake through resolution handling investigations discovery depositions motion practice court appearances mediations and settlements. The role offers significant autonomy meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to develop as a trial lawyer.
The ideal candidate is a proactive litigator with strong judgment excellent writing skills and a compassionate trauma-informed approach to client advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
Adams Dearborn is a Chicago based professional staffing and executive search firm. We specialize in: Accounting and Finance Professional Services Human Resources Engineering and Supply Chain.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of approximately 2030 matters from intake through resolution handling investigations discovery depositions motion practice court appearances mediations and settlements. The role offers significant autonomy meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to develop as a trial lawyer.
The ideal candidate is a proactive litigator with strong judgment excellent writing skills and a compassionate trauma-informed approach to client advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of sexual assault and abuse matters from intake through resolution including both pre-suit and active litigation.
- Build trusted client relationships through consistent trauma-informed communication and counseling.
- Investigate claims including obtaining records conducting witness interviews submitting FOIA/public records requests and working with experts to develop liability and damages.
- Draft pleadings motions discovery demand letters settlement agreements and other substantive legal filings.
- Handle all aspects of discovery including preparing clients and witnesses and taking and defending depositions.
- Represent clients at hearings mediations arbitrations and when necessary trial.
- Negotiate settlements and collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to achieve successful client outcomes.
- 46 years of civil litigation experience.
- Plaintiff-side personal injury survivor advocacy or sexual assault/abuse litigation experience preferred.
- Attorneys with prosecutorial or public defender experience are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent legal writing research and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail and litigation judgment.
- Demonstrated empathy professionalism and commitment to client advocacy.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Illinois.
- $110000$150000 base salary plus bonus opportunity.
- Hybrid schedule (TuesdayThursday in office).
- Competitive benefits package.
- Collaborative culture with excellent professional growth opportunities.
Adams Dearborn is a Chicago based professional staffing and executive search firm. We specialize in: Accounting and Finance Professional Services Human Resources Engineering and Supply Chain.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Adams Dearborn is a professional staffing and executive search firm that leverages our experience and extensive network to provide well-prepared and qualified individuals to interview.
