Senior Counsel, Parental Rights

The role

The Senior Counsel, Parental Rights will initiate, lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights. This role involves representing parents and children, developing legal strategies, and producing legal papers.

What you will do

• Initiate, lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights.
• Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Produce high-quality legal papers, including briefs, motions, and memoranda.
• Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court.
• Provide advanced legal research on novel issues of law.
• Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• 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.

Required qualifications

• JD.
• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
• 10+ years of experience required

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.