Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Legal Counsel for its Lansdowne, VA location, focused on complex litigation and appellate advocacy, particularly in pro-life issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in litigation and possess a commitment to the organization's mission of defending religious freedom and pro-life rights
Job Summary
As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for leading complex litigation and appellate advocacy with minimal oversight from senior attorneys.
As a member of 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.
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 Legal Counsel for its Lansdowne, VA location, focused on complex litigation and appellate advocacy, particularly in pro-life issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in litigation and possess a commitment to the organization's mission of defending religious freedom and pro-life rights.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
complex litigation
appellate advocacy
constitutional claims
First Amendment
42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims
drafting trial and appellate filings
legal and factual research
media interaction
Nice-to-have
defending pro-life advocates
working with states
training junior attorneys
networking with allied attorneys
Key Requirements
J.D.
active license in at least one US state bar
1+ years of complex litigation experience
5+ years of complex litigation experience (preferred)