Legal Counsel, Christian Ministries

The role

You will evaluate and lead litigation matters to defend the rights of churches, Christian ministries, and religious schools under the First Amendment. You will support the mission by leading strategic litigation efforts with minimal oversight from senior attorneys.

What you will do

• Conduct research and interview clients and witnesses
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony for cases
• Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
• Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings
• 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
• 2+ years of complex litigation experience

Nice to have

• Trial 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.