Research Fellow - Legal & Policy Scholar (Liberty)

Adflegal; Lansdowne, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 141.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full medical & dental coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off + 12 holidays

Zusammenfassung

Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Research Fellow to advance legal and policy scholarship within its Research & Innovation team. You will support an assigned Senior Fellow, conduct rigorous research using AI-assisted tools, and help shape briefs, model legislation, and policy papers.

You will also draft testimony, talking points, and public commentary under senior supervision. You will participate in planning colloquia and events, coordinate with colleagues across the ministry, and

Qualifikationen

• J.D. or advanced graduate degree strongly preferred; candidates with strong undergraduate record and demonstrated research may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Alignment with ADF’s mission and ability to engage the conservative movement and the Church with credibility.

Aufgaben

• Conduct legal, policy, and interdisciplinary research using AI-assisted horizon-scanning tools and traditional methods.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, judicial, and cultural developments; prepare summaries and briefing materials.
• Identify and synthesize threats and opportunities for the Senior Fellow.
• Draft model legislation, regulatory comments, amicus briefs, policy papers, and white papers.
• Prepare congressional testimonies, talking points, and public commentary.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Policy analysis

Writing & editing

Communication

Ausbildung

J.D. or advanced degree in policy/related field

Jobbeschreibung

Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Research Fellow to advance legal and policy scholarship within its Research & Innovation team. You will support an assigned Senior Fellow, conduct rigorous research using AI-assisted tools, and help shape briefs, model legislation, and policy papers.

You will also draft testimony, talking points, and public commentary under senior supervision. You will participate in planning colloquia and events, coordinate with colleagues across the ministry, and