Lead Sexual Abuse Litigation Attorney — Seattle Practice Lead

10x Recruitment; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Autonomy

Partnership track

Existing caseload from day one

Remote considered (WA-licensed)

Job summary

Confidential search seeks a Practice Lead Attorney to head its Washington sexual abuse litigation practice in Seattle, with remote consideration and a clear path to partnership. You will own strategy, staffing, and case selection, while leading survivors’ civil actions against institutional defendants.

You’ll bring 2–3+ years of civil sex crimes litigation, strong courtroom experience, and WA admission (or eligibility). Remote-friendly with Seattle presence as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years litigating civil sexual abuse lawsuits.
• Prosecutorial background strongly preferred (AUSA/DOJ or state prosecutor/ADA) with sex crimes experience preferred.
• Admitted in Washington or eligible and willing to be admitted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Washington sexual abuse practice with autonomy over case strategy, selection, and staffing.
• Represent survivors in civil claims against institutional defendants.
• Own files end to end: case evaluation, discovery, expert work, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial.
• Work with survivors in a trauma-informed way with appropriate pacing.
• Grow the practice and, over time, the team around it.

Skills

Civil litigation

Sexual abuse litigation

Trial advocacy

Washington admission

Job description

Confidential search seeks a Practice Lead Attorney to head its Washington sexual abuse litigation practice in Seattle, with remote consideration and a clear path to partnership. You will own strategy, staffing, and case selection, while leading survivors’ civil actions against institutional defendants.

You’ll bring 2–3+ years of civil sex crimes litigation, strong courtroom experience, and WA admission (or eligibility). Remote-friendly with Seattle presence as needed.