Legal Counsel Job at Alliance Defending Freedom, Leesburg, VA

  • Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Leesburg, VA

Job Description

Legal Counsel

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we're a fit for you.

Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and interview clients and witnesses
  • Prepare and respond to written discovery; conduct and defend depositions
  • Represent clients in court, and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government; interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
  • Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings
  • Cooperate with Development team, including speaking engagements and other events
  • Review in-house contracts and legal issues
  • Interact with media regarding cases and issues
  • Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence
  • Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys
  • Train junior attorneys; perform quality control via review and editing of junior attorneys' drafts; in-house workshops, and one-on-one mentoring

Minimum Qualifications

  • J.D., active license in at least one US state bar, and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
  • 1+ years of complex litigation experience

Preferred Qualification

  • Trial experience

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. 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. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.

Virginia Salary Range

$115,000 - $190,000 USD

Job Tags

Work at office

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