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# Executive Assistant at Alliance Defending Freedom

- **Company:** Alliance Defending Freedom
- **Location:** Dallas, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alliancedefendingfreedom/jobs/5464983008?gh_jid=5464983008

## Job description

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](https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/) to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Dallas, TX

## Team Overview

The Executive Assistant provides senior-level administrative support to two executives in ADF’s Dallas office: the General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer (GC/CAO) and the Senior Vice President of Development (SVP of Development). The role reports to the GC/CAO, who is the primary focus of support, with a dotted-line relationship to the SVP of Development. You will manage calendars, correspondence, travel, expense reports, and day-to-day administrative needs for both executives. For the SVP of Development, who leads ADF’s fundraising efforts and travels frequently, this includes scheduling, meeting coordination, and communication with Ministry Friends.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional discretion and confidentiality, sound judgment in balancing competing executive priorities, and a proven ability to anticipate needs before they arise. This role demands excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement in every aspect of the work.

## Key Responsibilities

Support the General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer:

- Manage correspondence, including database contacts, with internal and external contacts such as outside counsel, regulators, executives of other organizations, and ADF Board members.
- Coordinate with the GC/CAO’s direct reports and other departments on requests and projects, including reviewing and approving expense reports and PTO requests and working with Finance and HR to process team recognition awards.
- Track and route signature and approval requests (corporate filings, insurance, warranty, and subscription renewals, and vendor contracts) and monitor the GC/CAO’s bar membership and CLE requirements and renewals.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and seasonal, board, and event-related communications, and track action items to completion.
- Maintain electronic and hard-copy files per ADF’s document retention and confidentiality protocols, and safeguard privileged attorney-client communications, personnel matters, and other sensitive information, using sound judgment about what may be shared and with whom.

Support the Senior Vice President of Development:

- Keep the SVP informed of scheduled activities and Ministry Friend requests, and adjust the schedule as priorities and opportunities change.
- Maintain projected schedules that anticipate upcoming events and the SVP’s frequent travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and other accommodations.
- Represent the SVP in communications with other ADF executives.
- Enter Ministry Friend information and meeting notes into the Development database accurately and promptly.
- Serve as a responsive liaison among the SVP, Ministry Friends, Development Directors, the Development Operations team, and other ADF teams involved in events or major Ministry Friend relationships.

Support Both Executives:

- Manage calendars, confirming appointments and evaluating meeting requests against each executive’s priorities.
- Manage phone calls and email.
- Book and manage domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation.
- Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and other materials needed for meetings.
- Prepare and submit expense reports.
- Provide occasional on-call support during evenings or weekends, particularly during executive travel or urgent matters.
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of administrative experience supporting senior executives, preferably supporting more than one executive at a time; experience in a legal, compliance, development or fundraising, or other highly confidential environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Pro, plus donor database or CRM systems..
- Clear, professional verbal and written communication, including proofreading, editing, research, and executive-level correspondence, and experience preparing meeting agendas, briefing materials, and presentations.
- Exceptional discretion and sound judgment in safeguarding privileged legal matters, personnel information, and Ministry Friend information.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands, resolve scheduling conflicts, and protect the time of two executives while meeting deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to anticipate executive needs, take initiative, and build collaborative relationships with executives, Board members, Ministry Friends, vendors, and Team Members.
- Travel as business needs require.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Professional certification, such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), preferred but not required.

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?

## About Alliance Defending Freedom

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is the world’s largest legal organization dedicated to protecting religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights through litigation, advocacy, and attorney training.
- **Entity Type**: Private (501(c)(3) religious nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: Scottsdale, AZ, USA (with additional offices in Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.; Lawrenceville, GA; and Dallas, TX)
- **Founded**: 1994
- **Founders**: A coalition of more than 30 prominent Christian leaders

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Legal advocacy and public-policy litigation
- **Target customers**: Clients (individuals, churches, ministries) defending religious liberty and free speech; allied attorneys and law students; donors (Ministry Friends); and the broader alliance of partner organizations.
- **Mission**: To keep the door open for the gospel by advancing every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth. ADF pursues strategic victories in law, policy, and the public square.

## Products & Services
- **Direct Litigation (Legal Representation)**: ADF takes cases pro bono for clients whose God-given rights are threatened. It has won nearly 80% of its cases, including 20 victories at the U.S. Supreme Court.
- **Attorney Network & Training**: Over 5,300 allied attorneys worldwide who receive training, mentorship, and resources to advance religious freedom in their own jurisdictions.
- **ADF Action & ADF Church & Ministry Alliance**: Advocacy and educational arms that equip pastors, churches, and ministry leaders in defending their constitutional rights.
- **Viewpoint Diversity Score Business Index**: A tool that rates Fortune 100 companies on their respect for free speech and religious liberty, used to encourage corporate policy change.
- **Blackstone Legal Fellowship**: A high‑profile summer legal training program for law students, preparing the next generation of constitutional lawyers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit); annual revenue not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total network of 5,300+ allied attorneys; 20 U.S. Supreme Court victories; ~80% overall win rate.
- **Notable Donors/Partners**: Fully funded by private donations (Ministry Friends); no government funds. Partners include a wide alliance of Christian ministries, churches, and individual supporters. ADF does not charge clients for representation.
- **Growth Signals**: Five U.S. offices; continued expansion of the attorney network; recent Supreme Court wins (e.g., *303 Creative v. Elenis*); increasing visibility through the Viewpoint Diversity Score Business Index.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale**: World’s largest legal organization focused on religious liberty and family rights.
- **Track Record**: Unmatched Supreme Court success (20 wins) and an ~80% overall case‑win rate.
- **Attorney Network**: A ready‑made force of over 5,300 allied lawyers who can be deployed nationwide.
- **Strategic Patience**: The “generational wins” approach seeks lasting legal and cultural change rather than short‑term victories.
- **Funding Model**: No government or corporate strings attached – fully donor‑supported, enabling principled litigation.

## Strategic Focus
- **Five Generational Wins**: Protecting religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.
- **Policy & Corporate Engagement**: Expanding influence beyond the courtroom via the Viewpoint Diversity Score and corporate‑affairs initiatives.
- **Training the Next Generation**: Scaling the Blackstone Legal Fellowship and other attorney‑training programs to ensure long‑term bench strength.
- **Global Reach**: Expanding the alliance model internationally through allied attorneys and partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: A faith‑based, collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to grow spiritually and professionally. Daily chapel, prayer gatherings, and a full‑time chaplain are central to the workday.
- **Work‑Life Balance**: Generous paid time off (PTO), 12 paid holidays, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, and free personal finance advisory services.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: 100% employer‑paid medical and dental premiums for employee and family; health savings account with employer contribution; 401(k) with 4% match; life, AD&D, disability, and long‑term care insurance; access to a vast library of online professional education courses.
- **Office & Flexibility**: Five U.S. offices (Scottsdale, AZ; Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.; Lawrenceville, GA; Dallas, TX). Roles are generally office‑based; the interview process includes an in‑person final round.
- **Interview Process**: Typically 3–4 weeks, involving a recruiter screen, a deeper discussion with the hiring manager, and a final day of multiple in‑person interviews.
- **Employment Requirement**: All team members must share and uphold ADF’s Statement of Faith, grounded in the Apostles’ Creed and historic Christian tradition.

## Sources
1. [ADF Careers Page](https://adflegal.org/careers/)
2. [ADF About Us](https://adflegal.org/about/)
3. [ADF Homepage](https://adflegal.org/)
4. [ADF Career Opportunities](https://adflegal.org/careers/career-opportunities/)
5. [ADF LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-defending-freedom)

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