Senior Counsel, Life

Alliance Defending Freedom•Scottsdale, AZ

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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 Team Overview As Senior Counsel in 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, Senior 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.

Requirements

J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year

Nice To Haves

First-chair experience preferred.
10+ years of experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and litigate high-profile lawsuits in support of unborn babies and their mothers, in addition to defending pro-life advocates on the frontlines
Develop litigation strategy, legal arguments, and witness testimony
Draft 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
Supervise and mentor midlevel and junior attorneys
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 the Development team on speaking engagements and other events
Save lives
Participate in media interviews on ADF Life cases and related issues.
Give speaking presentations to university or law students, pregnancy centers, pro-life groups, professional organizations, faith-based ministries, or other audiences.

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.

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