Alliance Defending Freedom
Legal Counsel, Academic Freedom
Alliance Defending Freedom, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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.
Team Overview
As Legal Counsel, you are a vital part of the ADF Team. In this role, you are responsible for undertaking the most advanced and complex litigation handled by ADF, carrying the brunt of the day-to-day litigation. Supervise junior attorneys in complex civil litigation with an emphasis on First Amendment law and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights actions.
Key Responsibilities
Litigate complex cases at appellate and trial levels.
Undertake immediate legal action in urgent circumstances.
Exercise initiative to investigate potential cases.
Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.
Review and edit substantive briefs.
Participate in moot courts for appellate and trial cases.
Train and mentor 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 the presentation of the case.
Provide legal advice regarding laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Cooperate with the 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.
Skills you need to succeed:
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Minimum Qualifications
J.D., active license in at least one US state bar and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year.
5+ years of legal experience.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, and Westlaw software.
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. Doctrinal Distinctives
Also, based on this confession, we are committed to honoring God by obeying the two Greatest Commandments, loving God and loving neighbor, and based on that commitment and derived from the inspired, infallible, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God in Scripture, we profess the following as necessary for living the gospel: We believe in the spiritual unity and equality of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that the Lordship of Christ requires us as disciples to seek to conform our actions, thoughts, and desires in obedience to Him. We believe God creates each person with an immutable biological sex — male or female — that reflects the image and likeness of God. We believe God designed marriage as a unique conjugal relationship joining one man and one woman in a single, exclusive, life-long union, and God intends sexual intimacy only to occur within that relationship. We believe God endows all human life with inherent dignity, and it must be respected and protected from conception to natural death. We believe that God has endowed all humans with the natural, and inalienable right of religious freedom to believe, pursue truth, and live within ordered liberty such that no civil government may justly infringe upon it. We believe that God, through His Son, Jesus Christ, calls all of us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him, knowing that He promises us abundant and eternal life. Do you attend church regularly? * Select... What is the name of your church and your pastor? * Briefly describe your Faith Testimony and any church involvement you have. * How did you learn about this opportunity? * Select... If you were referred by an employee, please enter their name. Please select any events or trainings you have attended with Alliance Defending Freedom or ADF International. * N/A Church and Ministry Alliance Blackstone Fellowship ADF Summit Corporate Executive Summit Networking Event Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States? * Select... Attorney applicants must either be admitted to the bar of [jurisdiction] or be able to become a member by passing the bar exam or being admitted on motion (waiving in) within one year of beginning employment. Are you an attorney, and can you comply? * Select... In what state(s) are you admitted to practice? What date(s) were you admitted? What is your Bar number(s)? * Are you currently an active member of any of the Reserve components of the Armed Forces or National Guard? * Select... What is your current city and state of residence? * If required, are you willing to relocate for the opportunity? * Select... What is your minimum-maximum desired salary range? * For example: $40,000-$50,000 LinkedIn Profile Please attach a writing sample. * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Please attach a copy of your law school transcripts. * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
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* First Name * Last Name * Preferred First Name Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Have you read and do you agree with ADF’s Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives? * Select... Statement of Faith
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. Doctrinal Distinctives
Also, based on this confession, we are committed to honoring God by obeying the two Greatest Commandments, loving God and loving neighbor, and based on that commitment and derived from the inspired, infallible, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God in Scripture, we profess the following as necessary for living the gospel: We believe in the spiritual unity and equality of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that the Lordship of Christ requires us as disciples to seek to conform our actions, thoughts, and desires in obedience to Him. We believe God creates each person with an immutable biological sex — male or female — that reflects the image and likeness of God. We believe God designed marriage as a unique conjugal relationship joining one man and one woman in a single, exclusive, life-long union, and God intends sexual intimacy only to occur within that relationship. We believe God endows all human life with inherent dignity, and it must be respected and protected from conception to natural death. We believe that God has endowed all humans with the natural, and inalienable right of religious freedom to believe, pursue truth, and live within ordered liberty such that no civil government may justly infringe upon it. We believe that God, through His Son, Jesus Christ, calls all of us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him, knowing that He promises us abundant and eternal life. Do you attend church regularly? * Select... What is the name of your church and your pastor? * Briefly describe your Faith Testimony and any church involvement you have. * How did you learn about this opportunity? * Select... If you were referred by an employee, please enter their name. Please select any events or trainings you have attended with Alliance Defending Freedom or ADF International. * N/A Church and Ministry Alliance Blackstone Fellowship ADF Summit Corporate Executive Summit Networking Event Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States? * Select... Attorney applicants must either be admitted to the bar of [jurisdiction] or be able to become a member by passing the bar exam or being admitted on motion (waiving in) within one year of beginning employment. Are you an attorney, and can you comply? * Select... In what state(s) are you admitted to practice? What date(s) were you admitted? What is your Bar number(s)? * Are you currently an active member of any of the Reserve components of the Armed Forces or National Guard? * Select... What is your current city and state of residence? * If required, are you willing to relocate for the opportunity? * Select... What is your minimum-maximum desired salary range? * For example: $40,000-$50,000 LinkedIn Profile Please attach a writing sample. * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Please attach a copy of your law school transcripts. * Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
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