Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.
Location: Lansdowne, VA
Team Overview
As a Paralegal, you are a vital part of the US Legal Advocacy Team. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Counsel and work with attorneys on the litigation team. You will perform highly advanced and specialized legal assistant work. Work involves researching, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys with case management. Work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Act in a confidential capacity to all Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys.
- Know and understand federal, state, and local rules and ensure they are followed for each case.
- Utilize CM/ECF to electronically file documents in federal and state courts.
- Prepare templates for complaints, motions, briefs, petitions, and other legal documents.
- Create tables of contents and tables of authorities for briefs and other legal documents.
- Prepare trial notebooks and exhibits.
- Prepare deposition notices and exhibits.
- Compile and organize documents for discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.
- Utilize eDiscovery platform to manage, review, and assist with production.
- Monitor court docket for assigned cases.
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other online databases.
- Check citations in briefs and other legal documents to determine the accuracy of quoted material.
- Check citations to determine the accuracy of citation format according to the Bluebook, local court rules, or other citation guidelines.
- Maintain and manage case files and calendaring deadlines in the case management database.
- Maintain and manage documents in iManage.
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- May supervise legal duties of one or more legal administrative assistants, when needed.
- You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Paralegal degree or national certification or equivalent work experience.
- Requires 5+ years of advanced experience performing litigation paralegal duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong cite-checking skills and working knowledge of Bluebook.
- Experience working with multiple attorneys simultaneously while maintaining a heavy litigation caseload.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to professionally handle confidential information.
- Make sound decisions under demanding conditions.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
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.
Want to Know More About ADF?
This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.
Skills Required
- Paralegal degree, national certification, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of advanced experience performing litigation paralegal duties
- Strong cite-checking skills and working knowledge of Bluebook
- Experience working with multiple attorneys simultaneously while maintaining a heavy litigation caseload
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to professionally handle confidential information
- Ability to make sound decisions under demanding conditions
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
What We Do
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is a nonprofit legal organization that works to protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, parental rights, and marriage and family. It builds alliances among attorneys, ministry leaders, pastors, and organizations, pursues strategic victories in law and culture, and supports a network of more than 4,800 attorneys who advocate for religious freedom and the right to live out the Gospel.
