Description:
An American Conservative Christian Nonprofit Organization 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.