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Lakeside HR Group

Civil Litigation Attorney

Lakeside HR Group, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit for an Attorney to join their team. Our client is a mission-driven law firm nationally recognized for their work advocating for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. They offer a unique opportunity to work with an empathetic, justice-focused team that brings decades of legal experience and a deep sense of purpose to every case.

This role is ideal for an experienced litigator who is passionate about supporting trauma survivors and seeking justice through the legal system. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of compassion, litigation expertise, and the ability to manage a full case load with professionalism and care.

Key Responsibilities

The attorney will represent survivors of childhood sexual abuse in civil litigation. In addition to handling cases start to finish, the attorney will be responsible for providing support to survivors. You will handle cases from the very beginning, through the litigation process, to results.

We are seeking a focused, detail-oriented attorney to represent survivors of childhood sexual abuse in civil cases. The ideal candidate will be organized, empathetic, driven, and have a demonstrated ability to handle court appearances and oral arguments, research complex legal questions, manage discovery, and write compelling legal briefs. The ideal candidate must be able to handle a large workload, and effectively communicate with individuals in crisis.

Essential Functions

Communicate with survivors in an empathetic, trauma-informed, and supportive manner

Conduct thorough client interviews and maintain ongoing client communication

Build trust-based relationships with clients while managing expectations and providing clear guidance

Conduct factual investigation into survivor histories, perpetrator profiles, and institutional involvement

Gather and analyze evidence, review records, and work closely with investigators and legal staff

Evaluate cases for legal viability and prepare them for litigation

Litigation & Legal Strategy

Draft pleadings, complaints, motions, and briefs

Perform complex legal research and analysis

Manage all aspects of discovery, including propounding and responding

Conduct depositions, mediations, and court appearances

Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial advocacy when required

Independently manage a significant caseload and competing deadlines

Collaborate with legal team members, paralegals, investigators, and leadership

Maintain strong and positive working relationships to support a productive environment

Perform all other responsibilities necessary from case retention to conclusion

Qualifications

Three to five years of legal experience required

Experience managing a significant civil litigation caseload

Experience conducting court appearances, oral arguments, depositions, and mediations

Experience working with trauma survivors or vulnerable populations (preferred)

Knowledge of civil litigation procedures in California

Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment with competing deadlines

Skills

Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and research skills

Empathetic, trauma-informed communication style

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple active cases

Ability to build trust with clients navigating crisis and trauma

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with teams

Open-minded, flexible thinker with willingness to receive and incorporate feedback

Opportunity to work for a nationally recognized firm

Make a direct impact in the lives of trauma survivors

Supportive, mission-focused work environment

Gain meaningful litigation experience on high-impact cases

***This position requires full-time presence in our Los Angeles, CA office.

About Lakeside HR Group: At Lakeside HR Group, we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success. We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized, tailored solutions. When you partner with us, you are not just getting a recruiter; you are getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals.

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