Senior Counsel, Life

(EDO) Entertainment Data Oracle, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with 4% company match

12 paid holidays each year

Life insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading non-profit law firm in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Senior Counsel to protect the rights of unborn babies and mothers through high-profile litigation. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience, a J.D., and an active state bar license. Responsibilities include developing litigation strategies, representing clients, conducting advanced legal research, and mentoring junior attorneys. The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience strongly preferred.
• Active license in at least one US state bar.
• Capability to meet admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year.
• Ability to lead high-profile lawsuits and supervise junior attorneys.
• Strong research, briefing, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile lawsuits for unborn babies and their mothers.
• Develop litigation strategies and legal arguments.
• Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Represent clients in court.
• Conduct fact and expert discovery.
• Perform advanced legal research.
• Supervise and mentor attorneys.
• Interview and interact with media.
• Advise allied attorneys on legal issues.

Skills

Litigation strategy development

Advanced legal research

Client representation

Mentorship

Fact and expert discovery

Media interaction

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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.

Key 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
• You may be asked to participate in media interviews on ADF Life cases and related issues.
• You may be asked to give speaking presentations to university or law students, pregnancy centers, pro-life groups, professional organizations, faith-based ministries, or other audiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience strongly preferred.
• J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year

Compensation and 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.