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# Legal Administrative Assistant at Alliance Defending Freedom

- **Company:** Alliance Defending Freedom
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Compensation:** $54k–$80k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alliancedefendingfreedom/jobs/5456508008?gh_jid=5456508008

## Job description

Everyone says they want to change the world. We're looking for people who actually will.

Alliance Defending Freedom is a faith-based legal advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms and promotes the inherent dignity of all people. Please visit our [career site](http://adfinternational.org/about-us/careers) to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant to join us full-time. As a Legal Administrative Assistant, you are a vital part of the International Advocacy team in Washington, D.C. In this role, you will coordinate and provide legal administrative support to the International Advocacy team and report to the International Advocacy Operations Manager.

Your Essential Responsibilities:

In this position, you will:

- Coordinate and provide comprehensive administrative support to the Advocacy Team based in Geneva, New York, and Washington D.C., to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Answer phone calls, welcome visitors, schedule meetings, and manage calendars to ensure smooth daily operations that relate to the Advocacy Team.
- Process invoices, expense reports, and support basic financial administration.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on matters related to the UN and Latin America advocacy team.
- Work closely with the Directors of Advocacy and members of the different advocacy teams, keeping them informed of upcoming commitments, deadlines, and priorities.
- Coordinate and support internal and external meetings, conference calls, conferences, and advocacy events, including logistics, invitations, agendas, catering when required, minute-taking, and follow-up on action points with Advocacy team members, in Washington D.C and internationally, working together with Operations Team Members where necessary. When possible, accompany teams to events to provide on-the-ground support.
- Arrange travel for the various Advocacy team members, their guests, and visitors.
- Prepare, format, file, and maintain legal and advocacy-related documents, filings, correspondence, and records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, compliance with internal procedures, confidentiality, and accessibility.
- Conduct legal and policy-related research to support advocacy matters, as required.
- Draft, coordinate, edit, proofread, and format presentations, reports, briefing materials, memos, correspondence, and internal and external communications, including mass emails, with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Maintain and regularly update case file information and documents in the internal case management database in line with internal processes and procedures.
- Assist in preparing cases and matters for review through our Grants and Funding Program as well as capturing updates.
- Be part of our Legal Intake team responsible for reviewing and routing requests for assistance that come into the ministry.
- Proactively monitor and track deadlines, deliverables, and action items to ensure timely follow-up and compliance.

Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential):

- You may be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned within the general scope of the position.

Skills You Need To Succeed:

- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Attention to detail and strong time management skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Professionally handle confidential information.
- Proactive communication and cultural awareness.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in a professional, international environment.
- Good judgement and decision making under pressure.
- Anticipate the needs of the team and to be proactive in this regard.
- Coordinate and administer projects and assignments with little supervision.
- Strong organizational and document-management skills.

Education and/or Experience:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in law.
- At least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Strong writing skills in English (native/bilingual), Spanish and/or French fluency preferred but not a necessity.

Valid work permit for the United States of America or US citizenship required.

This salary range is reflective of a position based in Washington, D.C. This range is a good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.

Washington, D.C. Salary Range $53,800—$80,200 USD

## 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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