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Christian Legal Society · 2 months ago

Christian Legal Society–Litigation Counsel

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Christian Legal Society is the nation’s oldest Christian religious freedom advocacy organization seeking an exceptional and experienced litigation attorney to join its legal team. The role involves advocating for religious freedom through litigation and legal research, while also training others in the field.

LegalLegal TechNon Profit

Responsibilities

Enhance one’s expertise in the law applicable to religious freedom and the sanctity of human life

Conduct legal research, analyze court rulings, statutes, and regulations

Interview prospective clients

Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other court filings

Conduct discovery

Represent clients in courts, before agencies, and in oral argument on appeal

Develop trusted working relationships with an ecumenical spectrum of other religious freedom advocacy groups

Train attorneys at CLS National Conferences, regional retreats, chapter meetings, and webinars on religious freedom

Occasionally share with the public at donor engagements and with the media

Respond to requests for assistance from victims of religious freedom violations

Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceLegal research skillsPersuasive advocacy skillsJD degreeAnalytical skillsProject management skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Agree with the CLS Statement of Faith and abide by CLS Community Life Statement

Thorough research and persuasive advocacy skills (oral and written)

Exceptional analytical skills and mature (i.e., humble) judgment

At least 3 – 5 years of civil litigation experience in federal courts, including trial court motion practice and discovery (trial experience desirable)

JD and where you will reside

Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, law students, the general public, and the media

Organizational and computer skills

Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills