Associate - Abuse (Plaintiff)
Core
Manage a high volume of complex historical and institutional abuse claims from intake to resolution, providing full conduct and client advocacy.
Role type
Senior plaintiff litigation lawyer (abuse)
Builds
Legal outcomes for individuals seeking justice for historical and institutional abuse
Domain
Legal services / Litigation / Human rights
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
litigation management, client advocacy, drafting pleadings, negotiation, mediation, staff mentorship, process improvement
Preferred skills
experience in personal injury or institutional/historical abuse matters
Technologies
legal research tools, case management systems
Responsibilities
Manage a busy caseload of plaintiff abuse matters with full conduct; Work directly with clients in a sensitive manner; Draft pleadings, statements and correspondence with precision and care; Conduct negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences; Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to junior lawyers and support staff; Work collaboratively with counsel, external experts and internal teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities