Senior Counsel — Pro-Life Litigation & Constitutional Rights

Alliance Defending Freedom; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 177,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered medical and dental

Medical and dependent care reimburse

Paid disability

Long-term care

Life insurance

401(k) with 4% matching

Paid time off + 12 holidays

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom in Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Counsel to lead high-profile pro-life litigation and defend religious liberty within the Center for Life. You will guide strategy, draft filings, and argue in court while mentoring junior attorneys and coordinating with media teams.

The role requires a J.D. with an active US bar license and 10+ years of complex litigation experience; First-chair experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active license in at least one US state bar.
• 10+ years of complex litigation experience.
• First-chair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and litigate high-profile lawsuits in support of unborn babies and mothers, and defend pro-life advocates.
• 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 depositions.
• Supervise and mentor mid-level and junior attorneys.
• Coordinate with media team on cases and issues.
• Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence.
• Network with allied attorneys and groups.
• Collaborate with Development on events and speaking engagements.

Skills

First-chair experience

Education

J.D. and bar admission

Job description

Alliance Defending Freedom in Washington, DC area seeks a Senior Counsel to lead high-profile pro-life litigation and defend religious liberty within the Center for Life. You will guide strategy, draft filings, and argue in court while mentoring junior attorneys and coordinating with media teams.

The role requires a J.D. with an active US bar license and 10+ years of complex litigation experience; First-chair experience is preferred.