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Alliance Defending Freedom · 2 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Life

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Alliance Defending Freedom is an organization dedicated to protecting religious freedom and the sanctity of life. As a Senior Counsel in the Center for Life, you will litigate civil actions to protect unborn babies and their mothers while defending pro-life advocates, engaging in legal research, and training junior attorneys.

Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and litigate high-profile lawsuits in support of unborn babies and their mothers, in addition to defending pro-life advocates on the frontlines

Develop litigation strategy, legal arguments, and witness testimony

Draft briefs, motions, and memoranda

Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court

Perform advanced legal research on novel issues of law

Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions

Supervise and mentor midlevel and junior attorneys

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

Save lives

You may be asked to participate in media interviews on ADF Life cases and related issues

You may be asked to give speaking presentations to university or law students, pregnancy centers, pro-life groups, professional organizations, faith-based ministries, or other audiences

Qualification

Litigation strategyCivil litigationLegal researchFirst-chair experienceJ.D. degreeActive state bar licenseMentoring attorneysMedia interactionPublic speaking