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Make a difference with us! At ADF, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose: to boldly stand and advance every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Please review our Statement of Faith to determine if your values align with ours.

Locations: Lansdowne, VA / Washington, D.C. / Scottsdale, AZ

Team Overview

As Legal Counsel, you are a vital part of the US Legal Division Team. In this role, you will report to the Senior Counsel, Director of Regulatory Practice. Legal Counsel is an experienced attorney capable of undertaking complex litigation, particularly regulatory litigation including challenges to federal agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), and appellate advocacy without substantial oversight by senior attorneys. Legal Counsel litigates civil actions with emphasis on federal administrative law, structural constitutional claims, Administrative Procedure Act claims, First Amendment law, and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights actions; also drafts public comments and engages in meetings on federal regulatory matters; trains junior attorneys in basic civil litigation and regulatory advocacy; drafts legal documents; tracks and reports on federal agency and executive branch actions; advises clients as to legal rights, and practices other phases of law by performing the following duties. Legal Counsel also oversees administrative and paralegal support functions.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conduct research, interviews clients and witnesses

+ Prepare and respond to written discovery; conduct and defend depositions

+ Draft pleadings and briefs and represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government

+ Draft and file public comments, and engage in meetings and outreach, on government regulatory matters

+ Tracks and report to the ADF team and to allies on federal agency and executive branch actions

+ Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses

+ Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings

+ Cooperate with Development team, including speaking engagements and other events

+ Review in-house contracts and legal issues

+ Interact with media regarding cases and issues

+ Advise network attorneys and allies on legal issues within areas of competence

+ Network and develop relationships with allies, network attorneys, and/or potential network attorneys

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

+ You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills you need to succeed:

+ Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Westlaw

+ Excellent organizational skills

+ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

+ Excellent analytical skills

+ Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills

+ Excellent problem-solving skills

+ Proven customer service and excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to:

+ Professionally handle confidential information

+ Work, motivate, and initiate within a team

+ Prioritize and achieve deadline goals

Education and experience:

+ J.D., active license in at least one US state bar and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.

+ Experience litigating administrative law, structural constitutional claims, and Administrative Procedure Act challenges to regulations and administrative actions

To complete your application, please attach a writing sample and copy of your transcripts to your application. If the files are too large, email to [email protected].

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Washington, DC