Senior Counsel, Life

The role

Senior Counsel in the Center for Life will litigate civil actions with an emphasis on constitutional claims. The role involves defending pro-life laws, drafting court filings, and training junior attorneys.

What you will do

• Lead and litigate high-profile lawsuits in support of unborn babies and their mothers
• Defend 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 mid-level and junior attorneys
• Interview and interact with the media team regarding cases and issues
• Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence

Required qualifications

• J.D.
• active license in at least one US state bar
• capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction within one year
• 10+ years of complex litigation experience

Nice to have

• First-chair experience

Benefits

• 100% covered medical and dental insurance
• medical and dependent care reimbursement
• paid disability
• long-term care
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• paid time off
• 12 paid holidays each year

Before you apply

• Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you

About the company

Alliance Defending Freedom protects religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.