Legal Counsel, Center Speech

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.

As Legal Counsel, you are a vital part of the USLegal Division Team. You will be responsible for evaluating and leading complex litigation matters regarding free speech. In this role, you will report to the Senior Counsel, Director of Center for Free Speech. Your primary role will be to undertake the most advanced and complex litigation handled by ADF, carrying out the brunt of day-to-day litigation, training more junior attorneys to litigate within areas of particular interest to ADF, and supervising other attorneys in complex civil litigation with emphasis on freedom of speech.

• Lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of free speech.
• 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.
• Conduct advanced research for free speech advocacy and resources.
• Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Review, edit, prepare, and file legal briefs.
• Train and mentor mid-level and junior attorneys in all phases of the state and federal litigation.
• Represent ADF’s free speech advocacy efforts in the court of public opinion.
• Provide legal advice regarding laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Partner with the Development team, including speaking engagements and other events.
• Interview and interact with the media regarding cases and issues.
• Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence.
• Network and develop relationships with allied groups and attorneys, and/or potential allied groups and attorneys.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, and Westlaw software
• Bachelor’s degree: J.D., licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
• 7+ years of experience strongly preferred

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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Based on our adherence to the inspired, infallible, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God in Scripture, we profess with the Christian Church throughout time and around the world the faith expressed in the Apostles’ Creed:

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;
On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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