Everyone says they want to change the world. We’re looking for people who actually will. Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit www.adflegal.org/about-us/careers to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives. Appellate Fellow Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly professional Appellate Fellow to join us in our Lansdowne, VA office. As an Appellate Fellow, you are vital to the Legal Advocacy Team and will advocate within a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment. In a yearlong program, Fellows will work full-time assisting seasoned practitioners on constitutional cases largely focused in federal circuit courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Their assistance may include evaluating trial-level decisions to access strategic benefits to an appeal, collaborating with legal teams from multiple disciplines, drafting appellate court documents, preparing advocates for oral arguments, and arguing motions before a court. Fellows may also contribute to public policy through legal scholarship and public advocacy. Your Essential Responsibilities: In this position, you will: + Collaborate with the team to strategically assess, develop, and initiate legal advocacy that advances the objectives of ADF. + Litigate complex cases at appellate court levels, including preparing research, strategy, pleadings, briefs, and related documents; and participating in oral argument. + Serve as a resource for legislative and policy work that is aligned with ADF objectives. + Provide legal advice for individuals, businesses, and organizations. + Network and develop relationships with allied attorneys and/or potential allied attorneys. + Travel occasionally. Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential): + You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned by your Team Leader. Skills you need to succeed: Demonstrated proficiency in: + Excellent organizational skills. + Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills. + Excellent public speaking skills. + Strong attention to detail and project management skills. + Excellent interpersonal communication skills. + Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to: + Work, self-motivate, and collaborate within a team. + Prioritize and achieve strict deadlines under pressure. + Professionally handle confidential information. + Travel as needed. Education and/or experience: + J.D. degree, appellate clerkship is required and federal appellate clerkship is preferred. + Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Westlaw software. To complete your application, please submit a writing sample and a copy of your law school transcripts and any letters of recommendation to hr@adflegal.org or attach with your application. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ORGANIZATION WITH A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE, TOO? We have it! Alliance Defending Freedom offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes major medical insurance, dental care, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Work and life balance is important to the well-being of our team members. You will receive paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing from your hire date and 11 paid holidays per year.