Senior Counsel, Conscience Initiatives

Alliance Defending Freedom • Dallas, AZ

20d

About The Position

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 Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you. Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX Team Overview As a Senior Counsel, you are a vital part of the US Legal team. You will be responsible for evaluating and leading complex litigation matters regarding conscience initiatives. This position focuses on proactive, often pre-enforcement litigation across a range of legal issues affecting conscience rights and the flourishing of children and families. In this role, you will report to the Senior Counsel, Director of the Center for Conscience Initiatives. Your primary role will be to undertake the most advanced and complex litigation handled by ADF, carrying out the brunt of day-to-day litigation, training more junior attorneys to litigate within areas of particular interest to ADF, and supervising other attorneys in complex civil litigation with emphasis on identifying conscience threats and proactively litigating them.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of conscience initiatives.
• 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.
• Conduct advanced research for conscience advocacy and resources.
• Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Review, edit, prepare, and file legal briefs.
• Train and mentor mid-level and junior attorneys in all phases of the state and federal litigation
• Represent ADF’s conscience and family advocacy efforts in the court of public opinion.
• Provide legal advice regarding laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
• Partner with the Development team, including speaking engagements and other events.
• Interview and interact with the media regarding cases and issues.
• Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence.
• Network and develop relationships with allied groups and attorneys, and/or potential allied groups and attorneys.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree