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Part-time,[1] limited-term independent contract for advocacy services.

Term: Ending no later than November 2026, unless terminated by either party sooner with or without cause.

The Christian Legal Society (CLS) is a fellowship of Christians dedicated to serving Jesus Christ through the practice of law (Attorney Ministries), the defense of religious freedom and life (the Center for Law & Religious Freedom), by nurturing and encouraging Christian law students (Law Student Ministries), and providing Christian Legal Aid to the poor and needy (Christian Legal Aid).

Position Description:

• Advocate in person in Washington, D.C., advancing Christian Legal Society’s position on proposed legislation and agency regulations affecting religious freedom and/or the protection of human life.
• Develop with CLS’ Center For Law & Religious Freedom a strategy to build bridges with opponents, alliances with allies, and persuasion with government decisionmakers.
• Implement that strategy under direction of the Center director, targeting key legislators, office and committee staff, federal agencies, and other nongovernmental advocates.

Qualifications:

• Mature Christian faith. Affirm in writing the CLS Statement of Faith and agree to abide at all times in personal behavior by the CLS Community Life Statement.
• Have at least three years of policy experience in a U.S. House or Senate office or committee staff.
• Be a quick study in the law of religious freedom.
• Preferably have J.D. degree from a reputable and ABA-approved school of law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Skilled in articulating complex legal arguments to laypeople in persuasive, winsome, respectful manner.
• Excellent relationship-building skills. Successful experience in building and working with alliances across partisan and/or theological lines.
• Ability to work independently in planning and implementing programs. A strategic and tactical thinker; takes direction easily.

Compensation: Hourly (negotiable) as independent contractor, not employee.

Direct Supervisor: Director of the CLS Center For Law & Religious Freedom

TO APPLY

All candidates must affirm and agree with the CLS Statement of Faith and Community Life Statement, which can be found on the CLS website. Qualified candidates should submit the following in one PDF file with your name in the file name to CLRF@clsnet.org:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position with an emphasis on how your experience aligns with the position’s responsibilities.
• Two writing samples.

[1] Number of hours weekly is negotiable and dependent on momentum of legislation and proposed regulation.