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    Alliance Defending Freedom

    Legal Services

    Senior Counsel, Parental Rights

    Lansdowne, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time10+ yrs experience$195k – $230k / yearPosted 3mo ago
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    Job description

    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: Lansdowne, VA; Dallas, TX; Scottsdale, AZ

    Key Responsibilities

    • Initiate, lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights, often directly representing parents and their children.
    • Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.
    • Produce high-quality legal papers, including briefs, motions, and memoranda.
    • Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court.
    • Provide advanced legal research on novel issues of law.
    • Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
    • Interview and interact with media regarding cases and issues.
    • Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence.
    • Network and develop relationships with current or potential allied attorneys and groups.
    • Work with the Development team on speaking engagements and other events.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • JD., licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
    • 10+ years of experience required

    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.

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    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
    $195,000—$230,000 USD

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Alliance Defending Freedom

    Alliance Defending Freedom is a Christian advocacy group that defends the biblical definition of marriage and family, freedom of speech, and religious freedom. They are involved in legal advocacy and litigation.

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