Alliance Defending Freedom · 1 week ago
Senior Counsel
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAlliance Defending Freedom is dedicated to protecting religious freedom, free speech, and other fundamental rights. In this role, you will handle complex litigation, supervise attorneys, and train junior staff in civil rights cases, particularly those involving First Amendment law.
Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion
Responsibilities
Litigate complex cases at appellate and trial levels
Undertake immediate legal action in urgent circumstances
Exercise initiative as a senior attorney to investigate potential cases
Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government
Supervise individual attorneys and team attorneys who are litigating federal and state civil rights cases
Review and edit substantive briefs
Participate in moot courts for appellate and trial cases
Train and mentor midlevel and junior attorneys in all phases of state and federal litigation
Maintain superior quality of all legal papers via review and editing; conduct advanced legal research on novel issues of law
Interview clients and witnesses
Prepare and file legal briefs
Develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case
Provide legal advice regarding laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
Cooperate with Development team by accepting various opportunities to communicate ADF’s legal operations to our ministry friends
Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys
Qualification
Required
J.D., active license in at least one US state bar and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, and Westlaw software
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred
Excellent organizational, analytical, attention to detail, and project management skills
Ability to work, motivate, and initiate within a team
Benefits
100% covered medical and dental insurance
Medical and dependent care reimbursement
Paid disability
Long-term care
Life insurance
401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Paid time off
12 paid holidays each year
Company
Alliance Defending Freedom
Alliance Defending Freedom is a legal organization committed to producing religious freedom, free speech, marriage, and family
Founded in 1994
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Jeffrey Ventrella
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