Lakeside HR Group
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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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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