Sexual Assault Plaintiff's Attorney

Adams Dearborn; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (Tue–Thu in office)

Competitive benefits package

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Adams Dearborn seeks a litigation attorney to join its Survivor Advocacy practice in Chicago. You will manage a caseload of 20–30 matters from intake through resolution, handling investigations, discovery, depositions, motions, and settlements.

The ideal candidate is a proactive litigator with strong writing skills and a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to client advocacy; Illinois license required. Hybrid schedule with in-office presence Tue–Thu and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of civil litigation experience.
• Plaintiff-side, survivor advocacy, or sexual assault/abuse litigation experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and litigation judgment.

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, 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.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Client advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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 20–30 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.

Qualifications

• 4–6 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.
• $110,000–$150,000 base salary, plus bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid schedule (Tuesday–Thursday in office).
• Competitive benefits package.
• Collaborative culture with excellent professional growth opportunities.