Senior Counsel, Parental Rights

Alliance Defending Freedom; Lansdowne (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with 4% company match

Paid time off and 12 holidays annually

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom in Lansdowne, VA, is seeking a Legal Counsel focused on parental rights litigation. This role involves initiating and leading complex lawsuits, developing legal strategies, and representing clients in court. The ideal candidate will have a JD and over 10 years of legal experience.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and generous paid time off, emphasizing work-life balance. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience required.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and litigate complex lawsuits for parental rights.
• Prepare legal documents like briefs and motions.
• Conduct legal research on novel issues.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Communication

Networking

Education

JD, licensed to practice law

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: Lansdowne, VA; Dallas, TX; Scottsdale, AZ

Team Overview

This position will focus on parental rights. In this role, you will report to Sr. Counsel, Director of the Center for Parental Rights. As Legal Counsel, your primary role will be to assist the Parental Rights team in leading complex litigation with minimal oversight from senior attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights, often directly representing parents and their children.
• Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Produce high-quality legal papers, including briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court.
• Provide advanced legal research on novel issues of law.
• Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• JD, licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience strongly preferred.

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.