Sexual Abuse Litigation Attorney — Survivor Justice Advocate

Sweeney Merrigan; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Collaborative team

Job summary

Sweeney Merrigan Law, a leading New England plaintiff-side firm, seeks a Sexual Abuse Litigation Attorney to join our expanding team in a Rhode Island/Boston setting. You will manage a high-volume docket, investigate claims, develop theories, and pursue resolutions through settlement or trial.

Ideal candidates have approximately five years of relevant litigation experience, strong client communication, and the ability to work independently while aligning with our collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Rhode Island or eligible for admission.
• Approximately 5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing a significant caseload.
• Plaintiff-side personal injury, sexual abuse, civil rights, or complex litigation experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a docket of sexual abuse and institutional liability cases.
• Conduct client consultations and ongoing client communications with professionalism and discretion.
• Investigate claims and gather evidence from witnesses, institutions, law enforcement agencies, and other sources.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and court appearances.
• Work with experts, investigators, and support staff to develop liability and damages evidence.
• Negotiate settlements with defendants, insurers, and institutional representatives.
• Maintain detailed and accurate case records in the firm’s case management system.
• Collaborate with firm leadership regarding litigation strategy and case evaluation.
• Deliver exceptional client service throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Litigation

Client communication

Deposition skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission RI or MA

Job description

Sweeney Merrigan Law, a leading New England plaintiff-side firm, seeks a Sexual Abuse Litigation Attorney to join our expanding team in a Rhode Island/Boston setting. You will manage a high-volume docket, investigate claims, develop theories, and pursue resolutions through settlement or trial.

Ideal candidates have approximately five years of relevant litigation experience, strong client communication, and the ability to work independently while aligning with our collaborative culture.