Senior Counsel

About This Role

This Senior Counsel role involves handling the most advanced and complex litigation for Alliance Defending Freedom, taking on significant day-to-day litigation tasks, and training more junior attorneys in areas of particular interest to the organization. The role focuses on complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on First Amendment law and civil rights actions under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

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
• Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of 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 ministry friends
• Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• 100% covered medical and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement
• Paid disability
• Long-term care
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays each year

Important Details

• Locations: Scottsdale, AZ; Lansdowne, VA; Dallas, TX

About the Company

Alliance Defending Freedom believes God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, they protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review their Statement of Faith to ensure they’re a fit for you.