Senior Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Litigate complex cases at appellate and trial levels
• Undertake immediate legal action in urgent circumstances
• Exercise initiative as a senior attorney to investigate potential cases
• Represent clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.
• Supervise individual attorneys and team attorneys who are litigating federal and state civil rights cases
• Review and edit substantive briefs
• Participate in moot courts for appellate and trial cases
• Train and mentor midlevel and junior attorneys in all phases of state and federal litigation.
• Maintain superior quality of all legal papers via review and editing; conduct advanced legal research on novel issues of law
• Interview clients and witnesses
• Prepare and file legal briefs
• Develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case
• Provide legal advice regarding laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
• Cooperate with Development team by accepting various opportunities to communicate ADF’s legal operations to our ministry friends
• Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys, and/or potential allied attorneys

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.
• 10+ years of complex litigation experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, and Westlaw software

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, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year