Legal Counsel, Life

The role

This Legal Counsel will focus on litigating for the Center for Life. The role involves litigating civil actions with an emphasis on constitutional claims and working with states to defend pro-life laws.

What you will do

• Litigate high-profile lawsuits in support of unborn babies and their mothers.
• Defend pro-life advocates on the frontlines.
• Conduct research for new and pending cases, interview clients and witnesses.
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, and other documents for submission to state or federal courts.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery; conduct and defend depositions.
• Represent clients in court in litigation and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings.
• Cooperate with Development team, including speaking engagements and other events.
• Review in-house contracts and legal issues.

Required qualifications

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