Senior Counsel, Parental Rights

Posted One Month Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
195K-230K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Lead complex parental-rights litigation, representing parents and children in court. Develop case strategy, arguments, testimony, briefs, motions, and memoranda; conduct legal research, fact and expert discovery, and depositions. Advise allied attorneys, engage with media, build relationships with legal partners, and support development events and speaking engagements.
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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.

Locations: Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX / Scottsdale, AZ

Key Responsibilities

  • Initiate, lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights, often directly representing parents and their children.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualification

  • Trial experience

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and growth. 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.

Virginia Salary Range
$195,000—$230,000 USD

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction
  • 10 or more years of legal experience
  • Trial experience
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The Company
HQ: Scottsdale, AZ
482 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

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.

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