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Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit www.adflegal.org/about-us/careers to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives.
Legal Counsel, Center for Life
Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly motivated Legal Counsel, Center for Lifeto join us in our Lansdowne, VA office or our Scottsdale, AZ office. As Legal Counsel in the Center for Life, you are a vital part of the ADF Legal Team. In this role, you will report to the Director of the Center for Life. You are expected to be an experienced attorney capable of undertaking complex litigation and advocacy without substantial oversight by senior attorneys, and your cases will have an emphasis on First Amendment law, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil-rights actions, and other constitutional and statutory claims relating to the protection of life. You will also train junior attorneys in basic civil litigation, and oversee administrative and paralegal support functions.
Your Essential Responsibilities:
In this position, you will:
Conduct complex legal research
Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for initiating lawsuits
Draft, review, edit and file substantive legal briefs
Interview clients, potential clients, and witnesses
Prepare and respond to written discovery
Conduct and defend depositions
Represent clients in court, and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government
Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and organizations
Participate in developing case strategy, evidence, and fact and expert testimony
Cooperate with Development team to provide information for ministry friends, including through in person meetings
Work with and advise Allied Attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence
Network and develop relationships with Allied Attorneys and/or potential Allied Attorneys
Train and mentor junior attorneys
Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):
You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned
Interact with media regarding ADF Life cases and related issues
Speak on ADF Life cases and related issues at various events, including to university and law students, pregnancy centers, faith-based ministries, pro-life groups, and professional organizations
Skills you need to succeed:
Demonstrated proficiency in:
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/or experience:
Bachelor’s degree: J.D., licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
- to complete your application, please submit a writing sample and a copy of your transcripts to hr@adflegal.org.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ORGANIZATION WITH A COMPETITIVE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE, TOO?
We have it! Alliance Defending Freedom offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes major medical insurance, dental care, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Work and life balance is important to the well-being of our team members. You will receive paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing from your hire date and 11 paid holidays per year.