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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 / Dallas, TX

Team Overview

On the Academic Freedom team we defend the rights of students and faculty at public schools and public universities so that everyone can freely participate in the marketplace of ideas. As Legal Counsel you are a vital part of the ADF Team. In this role, you are responsible for undertaking the most advanced and complex litigation handled by ADF, carrying the brunt of the day-to-day litigation, and training more junior attorneys to litigate within areas of particular interest to ADF. Supervise midlevel and junior attorneys in complex civil litigation with an emphasis on First Amendment law and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights actions.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Litigate complex cases at appellate and trial levels.

+ Undertake immediate legal action in urgent circumstances.

+ Exercise initiative as a senior attorney to investigate potential cases.

+ Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.

+ Review and edit substantive briefs.

+ Participate in moot courts for appellate and trial cases.

+ Train and mentor midlevel and junior attorneys in all phases of state and federal litigation.

+ Maintain superior quality of all legal papers via review and editing; conduct advanced legal research on novel issues of law.

+ Interview clients and witnesses.

+ Prepare and file legal briefs.

+ Develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for the presentation of the case.

+ Provide legal advice regarding laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.

+ Cooperate with the Development team by accepting various opportunities to communicate ADF’s legal operations to our ministry friends.

+ Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys.

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

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

Skills you need to succeed:

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Excellent analytical skills.

+ Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills.

+ Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Excellent problem solving skills.

Ability to:

+ Work, motivate, and initiate within a team.

+ Prioritize and achieve deadline goals.

+ Professionally handle confidential information.

Education and experience:

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

+ 5+ years of experience strongly preferred.

+ Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, and Westlaw software.

To complete your application, please attach a writing sample and copy of your transcripts to your application or 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