Senior Counsel, Parental Rights

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">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 <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Locations: </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX / Scottsdale, AZ</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Initiate, lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights, often directly representing parents and their children.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Produce high-quality legal papers, including briefs, motions, and memoranda.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide advanced legal research on novel issues of law.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interview and interact with media regarding cases and issues.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Network and develop relationships with current or potential allied attorneys and groups.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with the Development team on speaking engagements and other events.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">JD., licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">10+ years of experience required</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualification</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trial experience</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Pay & Benefits</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and growth. 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Want to Know More About ADF?</strong></span></p> <p><strong><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TEUAsJ0jDCw" width="560" height="315"></iframe></strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-teams="true"><em>This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate