Senior Counsel

Alliancedefendingfreedom

Lansdowne, VA, USA
On-site
Complex civil litigation
First amendment law
42 u.s.c. § 1983 actions
Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Senior Counsel to handle complex litigation primarily focused on First Amendment law and civil rights actions. The role includes supervising junior attorneys and involves a strong commitment to religious freedom and advocacy for various rights

Job Summary

  • In this role, you are responsible for undertaking the most advanced and complex litigation handled by ADF, carrying the brunt of the day-to-day litigation, and training more junior attorneys to litigate within areas of particular interest to ADF.
  • Supervise senior, midlevel, and junior attorneys in complex civil litigation with emphasis on First Amendment law and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights actions.
  • At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking a Senior Counsel to handle complex litigation primarily focused on First Amendment law and civil rights actions. The role includes supervising junior attorneys and involves a strong commitment to religious freedom and advocacy for various rights.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • complex civil litigation
  • First Amendment law
  • 42 U.S.C. § 1983 actions
  • legal research on novel issues
  • client and witness interviews

Nice-to-have

  • training and mentoring junior attorneys
  • networking with allied attorneys
  • communicating legal operations

Key Requirements

  • J.D. and active license in at least one US state bar
  • 10+ years of complex litigation experience
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Westlaw)
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, attention to detail, and project management skills

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