Blackstone Professional Development Specialist

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 to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Locations:  Lansdowne, VA

Team Overview

As the Blackstone Professional Development Specialist, you are a vital part of the Blackstone Team. In this role, you will report to the VP of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship and assist the Professional Development program.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Blackstone job board, including but not limited to updating employment profiles of Fellows as they change with the Alumni team, particularly with the firm setting, working cross-team with the Creative Team on Professional Development documents with annual updates, law firm interview process, and clerkship interview introductions.


• Track Blackstone Fellows in career transitions and, if needed, connect them with various members of ADF, Professional Advisors, and Allies.


• Maintain and track accurate data for the relevant monthly reports on clerkships and the job board.


• Manage and filter Reliance data in Airtable monthly.


• Serve as a secondary point of contact, if needed, for applicants for the Blackstone Legal Fellowship-related summer internship opportunities during each cycle, and develop a level of knowledge of the applicants and internship opportunities.


• Oversee professional development projects, initiatives, and in-person events.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of administrative experience.


• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.


• Exceptional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the government.


• Experience working in a law firm environment.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. 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.

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