Senior Counsel
$195k - $230kAlliance Defending Freedom
Senior Counsel
Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.
Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX
Team Overview
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 senior, midlevel, and junior attorneys in complex civil litigation with 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.
- Supervise individual attorneys and team attorneys who are litigating federal and state civil rights cases
- 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 presentation of case
- Provide legal advice regarding laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Cooperate with 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
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D., active license in at least one US state bar and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year.
- 10+ years of complex litigation experience
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, and Westlaw software
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.
Virginia Salary Range
$195,000 - $230,000 USD
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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