Legal Counsel

Alliance Defending Freedom

Scottsdale, AZ, USA
On-site
Complex litigation
Appellate advocacy
First amendment law
Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its team in Scottsdale, AZ, Dallas, TX, or Lansdowne, VA. The role involves handling complex litigation and training junior attorneys, focusing on First Amendment law and civil rights actions, while promoting the organization's mission to defend religious freedom and related rights

Job Summary

  • As Legal Counsel, you are a vital part of the US Legal Division Team, capable of undertaking complex litigation and appellate advocacy without substantial oversight.
  • Legal Counsel trains junior attorneys in basic civil litigation with emphasis on First Amendment law and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights actions.
  • We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including 100% covered medical and dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.

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Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its team in Scottsdale, AZ, Dallas, TX, or Lansdowne, VA. The role involves handling complex litigation and training junior attorneys, focusing on First Amendment law and civil rights actions, while promoting the organization's mission to defend religious freedom and related rights.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • complex litigation
  • appellate advocacy
  • First Amendment law
  • 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights actions
  • legal research
  • client and witness interviews
  • drafting legal documents
  • advising clients
  • media interaction

Nice-to-have

  • team motivation
  • project management
  • problem-solving skills
  • relationship development

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree
  • active license in at least one US state bar
  • 1+ years of complex litigation experience
  • strong computer skills
  • excellent organizational skills
  • attention to detail

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