Make a difference with us! At ADF, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose: to boldly stand and advance every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Please review our Statement of Faith to determine if your values align with ours. Location: U.S. Remote Team Overview As Legal Counsel, you are a vital part of the US Legal Division Team. This position will focus, in particular, on appellate advocacy. In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Appellate Advocacy, Sr. Counsel. Legal Counsel is an experienced attorney capable of undertaking complex litigation and appellate advocacy without substantial oversight by senior attorneys. Legal Counsel will focus on the practice of civil litigation with an emphasis on Constitutional law and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights actions, formulate legal strategy, draft legal briefs, advise clients as to legal rights, and practice other phases of law by performing the following duties. Legal Counsel also oversees administrative and paralegal support functions. Key Responsibilities + Collaborate with the team to strategically assess, develop, and initiate appellate advocacy that advances the objectives of ADF. + Litigate complex cases at appellate court levels, including preparing research, strategy, briefs, and related documents and participating in oral argument preparation. + Draft legal briefs and memos on matters before state and federal appellate courts + Argue cases before state and federal appellate courts + Cooperate with Development team, including speaking engagements and other events + Interact with media regarding cases and issues + Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence. + Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys. Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential): + You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned. Skills you need to succeed: + Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Westlaw. + Excellent organizational skills. + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. + Excellent analytical skills. + Strong attention to detail and proven project management skills. + Excellent problem solving skills. + Proven customer service and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to: + Professionally handle confidential information. + Work, motivate, and initiate within a team. + Prioritize and achieve deadline goals. Education and experience: + J.D., and licensed to practice law. + Clerkship with the U.S. Supreme Court. + 3-4 years of Litigation experience or clerk experience. To complete your application, please attach a writing sample and a copy of your transcripts. If the files are too large to upload, you may email them to recruiting@adflegal.org. Pay & Benefits 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. ental, Vision, 401(k), Paid maternity, Paid paternity, Disability insurance