Free Speech Litigation Counsel

Alliance Defending Freedom; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 146,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Dependent care reimbursement

Paid disability

Long-term care insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom seeks a Legal Counsel to lead complex free speech litigation. You will report to the Senior Counsel, Director of Center for Free Speech, and assist the Free Speech team with minimal oversight from senior attorneys.

Responsibilities include litigating cases, developing strategy, producing high-quality briefs, and conducting advanced research. Requires an active US bar license and substantial litigation experience, in a role based in the SC Scottsdale area or related

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and an active license in at least one US state bar.
• Willingness to meet admission requirements in the relevant jurisdiction within one year.
• Minimum 1+ years of complex litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex free speech lawsuits and lead strategy decisions.
• Develop arguments, testimony, and briefing for court presentations.
• Produce briefs, motions, and memoranda; review and file legal papers.
• Conduct advanced legal research and manage fact/expert discovery.
• Represent ADF’s free speech advocacy to the public and media.
• Provide legal advice on laws, rulings, and regulatory matters.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Education

J.D.

Job description

Alliance Defending Freedom seeks a Legal Counsel to lead complex free speech litigation. You will report to the Senior Counsel, Director of Center for Free Speech, and assist the Free Speech team with minimal oversight from senior attorneys.

Responsibilities include litigating cases, developing strategy, producing high-quality briefs, and conducting advanced research. Requires an active US bar license and substantial litigation experience, in a role based in the SC Scottsdale area or related