Legal Counsel, Parental Rights
Alliance Defending Freedom · Dallas, TX · 3 wk ago
Legal$115k–$190k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Initiate 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 Qualification
JD., licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Includes 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 and 12 paid holidays each year.