Senior Counsel

Alliance Defending Freedom

Lansdowne, VA, USA
On-site
Complex civil litigation
First amendment law
42 u.s.c. § 1983 actions
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

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

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Complex civil litigation
  • First Amendment law
  • 42 U.S.C. § 1983 actions
  • Appellate and trial level litigation
  • Legal brief preparation and editing
  • Training and mentoring junior attorneys

Nice-to-have

  • Standing for truth and defending rights
  • Protecting religious freedom and free speech
  • Networking with allied attorneys

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 communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work, motivate, and initiate within a team

Work Rights

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