Legal Counsel, Life at Alliance Defending Freedom

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">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. Review our <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Team Overview</strong></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">As Legal Counsel, you are a vital part of the U.S.<strong> </strong>Legal Team. This position will focus, in particular, on litigating on the Center for Life. Your work 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; works closely with clients; performs vital legal and factual research; and interacts with media regarding cases and issues.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Locations</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lansdowne, VA; Dallas, TX; Scottsdale, AZ</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Litigate high-profile lawsuits in support of unborn babies and their mothers, in addition to defending pro-life advocates on the frontlines.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Conduct research for new and pending cases, interview clients and witnesses.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other documents for submission to state or federal courts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Prepare and respond to written discovery; conduct and defend depositions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Represent clients in court in litigation and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government; interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Cooperate with Development team, including speaking engagements and other events.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Review in-house contracts and legal issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys and/or potential allied attorneys.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Save lives.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year</li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">1+ years of complex litigation experience</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Pay &amp; Benefits</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Want to Know More About ADF?</strong></span></p> <p><strong><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TEUAsJ0jDCw" width="560" height="315"></iframe></strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-teams="true"><em>This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.</em></span></p></div><div class="title">Virginia Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$115,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$190,000 USD</span></div></div></div>