Legal Administrative Assistant

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

Key Responsibilities

• Act in a confidential capacity and anticipate the needs of assigned team members.


• Manage clerical tasks and projects under direct supervision.


• Proofread documents for grammar and sentence structure.


• Prepare binders for attorneys (e.g., pleadings, research notebooks).


• Maintain case file information in the Litigation database and electronic document management system.


• Prepare and send correspondence to clients, courts, and attorneys. File court documents via paper or CM/ECF.


• Draft basic legal forms (e.g., pro hac vice motions, court appearances, admissions paperwork).


• Coordinate and prepare attorney travel itineraries.


• Reconcile purchase card expenses and prepare invoice vouchers.


• Manage administrative needs (office supplies, IT support, etc.).


• Fax, scan, copy, and collate legal documents and exhibits.


• Prepare UPS/FedEx shipping labels, packages, and letters.


• Create and edit presentations, memos, reports, correspondence, graphs, org charts, and faxes.


• Create, maintain, and organize hard-copy files.


• Manage Outlook calendars and coordinate meetings, events, and office lunches.


• Assist with special projects as needed and serve as backup for other assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of legal administrative experience.

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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