Senior Counsel, Life

Alliance Defending Freedom

Lansdowne, VA, US
On-site
Litigate civil actions
Constitutional claims
First amendment
Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Center for Life, focusing on defending pro-life laws and advocating for the rights of unborn babies and their mothers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of complex litigation experience and will be responsible for leading high-profile lawsuits, mentoring junior attorneys, and engaging with media on legal issues

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. 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.

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Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Center for Life, focusing on defending pro-life laws and advocating for the rights of unborn babies and their mothers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of complex litigation experience and will be responsible for leading high-profile lawsuits, mentoring junior attorneys, and engaging with media on legal issues.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • litigate civil actions
  • constitutional claims
  • First Amendment
  • 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims
  • draft trial and appellate court filings
  • argues motions and appeals
  • legal and factual research

Nice-to-have

  • defending pro-life advocates
  • protect unborn babies and mothers
  • interact with media
  • train junior attorneys
  • work with states to defend laws
  • develop relationships with allied attorneys

Key Requirements

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

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