Senior Counsel

Alliance Defending Freedom; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with a 4% company match

Paid time off and 12 paid holidays

Job summary

A legal non-profit organization is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead complex litigation, supervise attorneys, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. and licenses, with strong skills in legal research and verbal communication. Compensation includes a competitive package with comprehensive benefits, indicating significant responsibility in safeguarding First Amendment rights.

Qualifications

• Must hold a J.D. and be licensed in at least one state.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and legal software.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex cases at appellate and trial levels.
• Supervise attorneys in civil rights cases.
• Train and mentor junior attorneys.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong computer skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

J.D., active license in at least one US state bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Job description

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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

In this role, you are responsible for undertaking the most advanced and complex litigation handled by ADF, carrying the brunt of the day-to-day litigation, and training more junior attorneys to litigate within areas of particular interest to ADF. Supervise senior, midlevel, and junior attorneys in complex civil litigation with emphasis on First Amendment law and 42 U.S.C.

• 1983 civil rights actions.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Litigate complex cases at appellate and trial levels
• Undertake immediate legal action in urgent circumstances
• Exercise initiative as a senior attorney to investigate potential cases
• Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.
• Supervise individual attorneys and team attorneys who are litigating federal and state civil rights cases
• Review and edit substantive briefs
• Participate in moot courts for appellate and trial cases
• Train and mentor midlevel and junior attorneys in all phases of state and federal litigation.
• Maintain superior quality of all legal papers via review and editing; conduct advanced legal research on novel issues of law
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Prepare and file legal briefs
• Develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case
• Provide legal advice regarding laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
• Cooperate with Development team by accepting various opportunities to communicate ADF’s legal operations to our ministry friends
• Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D., active license in at least one US state bar and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, and Westlaw software
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, analytical, attention to detail, and project management skills
• Ability to work, motivate, and initiate within a team
  
  

Pay & 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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