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Alliance Defending Freedom

Legal Counsel

Lansdowne, Virginia, United States +2

Location
Lansdowne, Virginia, United States · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States · Dallas, Texas, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Not stated
Function
Legal & compliance
Pay
$115K – $190K a year
Posted
17 months ago

About the role

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and interview clients and witnesses
  • Prepare and respond to written discovery; conduct and defend depositions
  • Represent clients in court, 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
  • Interact with media regarding cases and issues
  • Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence
  • Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys
  • Train junior attorneys; perform quality control via review and editing of junior attorneys’ drafts; in-house workshops, and one-on-one mentoring

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

$115,000—$190,000 USD

Source

Posted by Alliance Defending Freedom on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 04:05 UTC; the original is the reference.

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