July 7, 2026
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Senior • On-site
Lansdowne, VA
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.
Team Overview
The Sr. Administrative Assistant serves as the strategic and operational partner to the Vice President of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship. In this high-impact role, you provide executive-level administrative leadership, manage complex judicial and professional development data, and coordinate cross-team initiatives that support Blackstone's long-term talent and judicial strategy. You will regularly engage with senior leaders, judges, Fellows, faculty, and external partners—requiring sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism. Success depends on anticipating needs, handling sensitive information, streamlining systems, and driving excellence in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This position is based in the ADF Virginia office with occasional travel to Blackstone events.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support
- Provide executive-level administrative support to the VP, including calendar management, scheduling, and preparation of agendas, briefing documents, and follow-up materials.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel, produce detailed itineraries, and manage expense submissions with accuracy and discretion.
- Draft and coordinate routine communications related to the Blackstone team, including the weekly ADF newsletter, and manage the Blackstone Team Calendar.
- Review monthly accounting reports to support budget preparation and program expense tracking; communicate and track corrections with the Accounting Team; review and approve the Blackstone Legal Fellowship Team's expense reports.
- Assist the VP with Legal Review requests and coordinate recognition awards with Finance and HR as directed.
Program Coordination & Cross-Team Collaboration
- Coordinate meetings and working sessions related to Professional Development initiatives, ensuring clear agendas, timely materials, and effective follow-through.
- Partner with internal departments including Finance, HR, Legal, and Communications to support program execution and operational alignment.
Confidentiality, Strategic Partnership & Special Projects
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion; anticipate executive needs and proactively recommend solutions aligned with the VP's priorities.
- Lead and support special projects, research assignments, and cross-functional initiatives as directed by the VP.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of senior‑level administrative or executive assistance experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel for data tracking, reporting, and analysis, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting senior leadership.
- Experience in data tracking, reporting, program coordination, or similar operational roles.
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.
This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.
Virginia Salary Range
$50,791—$76,186 USD
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On-site
Fairfax, VA
🏢 Summary: Senior litigation attorney role focused on parental rights cases, including leading complex lawsuits, courtroom representation, legal strategy, and advocacy. The position requires extensive litigation experience and collaboration with allied attorneys, media, and development initiatives. Competitive nonprofit law firm compensation and comprehensive benefits are included. 🗂️ Requirements: JD, Law license, 10+ years litigation experience, Courtroom litigation experience, Legal research expertise, Deposition experience 📃 Skills: Litigation, Research, Depositions, Briefs, Motions, Memoranda, Discovery, Trial 🏢 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 to ensure we're a fit for you. Key Responsibilities - Initiate, lead and litigate complex lawsuits in support of parental rights, often directly representing parents and their children. - Develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases. - Produce high-quality legal papers, including briefs, motions, and memoranda. - Represent and argue on behalf of clients in court. - Provide advanced legal research on novel issues of law. - Conduct fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions. - Interview and interact with media regarding cases and issues. - Advise allied attorneys on legal issues within areas of competence. - Network and develop relationships with current or potential allied attorneys and groups. - Work with the Development team on speaking engagements and other events. Minimum Qualifications - JD., licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction - 10+ years of experience required Preferred Qualification - Trial 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. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and office location. Virginia Salary Range $195,000—$230,000 USD