Senior Counsel, Parental Rights — Impact Litigation

Alliance Defending Freedom; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 177,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered medical and dental

401(k) plan with 4% company match

12 paid holidays per year

Paid disability

Long-term care

Life insurance

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking an experienced attorney to initiate, lead, and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights and related civil liberties. The role involves developing strategy, arguments, and testimony for court presentations, and producing high-quality briefs, motions, and memoranda.

The position requires a JD with licensure in the appropriate jurisdiction and 10+ years of experience, plus the ability to conduct advanced legal research, manage depositions, and

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Trial experience

Education

J.D. (JD) licensed to practice law

Job description

Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking an experienced attorney to initiate, lead, and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights and related civil liberties. The role involves developing strategy, arguments, and testimony for court presentations, and producing high-quality briefs, motions, and memoranda.

The position requires a JD with licensure in the appropriate jurisdiction and 10+ years of experience, plus the ability to conduct advanced legal research, manage depositions, and