Everyone says they want to change the world. We’re looking for people who actually will.

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.

Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a highly professional Counsel located in our Lansdowne, VA; Washington D.C.; or Scottsdale, AZ, office. As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for leading complex litigation and appellate advocacy without substantial oversight by senior attorneys. This position will focus on pro-life litigation and advocacy.

As a member of the Center for Life, you will literally save lives as you work to protect unborn babies and their mothers from the harms of abortion, along with defending pro-life advocates on the frontlines, Legal Counsel litigates civil actions with an emphasis on constitutional claims, including under the First Amendment, and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims; works with states to defend their pro-life laws; drafts trial and appellate court filings; argues motions and appeals in court; trains junior attorneys in civil litigation; works closely with clients; performs vital legal and factual research; and interacts with media regarding cases and issues.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

In this position, you will:

• Lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of unborn babies and their mothers, in addition to defending pro-life advocates on the frontlines.

• Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.

• Produce high-quality legal papers, including briefs, motions, and memoranda.

• Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court.

• Perform advanced legal research on novel issues of law.

• Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.

• Interview and interact with media regarding cases and issues.

• Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence.

• Network and develop relationships with current or potential allied attorneys and groups.

• Work with Development team on speaking engagements and other events.

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

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

Skills you need to succeed:

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.

• Proven project management and organizational skills.

• Strong analytical and research skills.

• Great attention to detail.

• Excellent problem-solving ability

Ability to:

• Work independently and as part of a team.

• Prioritize deadlines and achieve identified goals.

• Professionally handle highly sensitive and 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.

• 7+ years of complex litigation experience.

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 12 paid holidays per year.

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

ental, Vision, 401(k), Paid maternity, Paid paternity, Disability insurance