Staff Attorney

2 months ago

Missouri City, United States CAIR Full time
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

Position: Staff Attorney, MO (Full-Time)
Location: Missouri
Reports to: Trial Attorney leading the cases you are assigned to
Brief Description: CAIR is seeking a talented Staff Attorney to join its civil rights department at this crucial time in our nation’s history.

Essential Functions/Duties:
The Staff Attorney will be primarily responsible for:
  • Performing legal research and drafting of legal documents, including answers, motions, and other routine court filings.
  • Drafting written work products, including legal and research memorandums and other legal documents, as requested.
  • Drafting demand letters and engaging in alternative dispute resolution to resolve civil rights cases outside court intervention.
  • Representing clients during FBI interrogations.
  • Assisting trial attorneys with various aspects of litigation, including, but not limited to, client interviews, factual investigation, legal research, discovery, preparation of trial documents, negotiations, trials, and appellate work.
  • Participating in speaking engagements pertaining to civil rights issues facing the American Muslim community.
  • Training and coaching of CAIR staff as requested.
  • Attend continuing legal education seminars and keep abreast of changes in the law through reading or other means.

Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines; must be able to work well both independently and in a team environment.
  • Basic knowledge of federal court practice.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and oral skills.
  • No disciplinary actions on record or pending.
  • Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years prior associate-level experience in civil rights.
  • An understanding of civil rights issues relating to American Muslims.
  • Passion for the mission of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
  • Ability to communicate in a language other than English is a plus.

Compensation Package: 
  • 401K retirement benefits with an employer match.
  • The employee cost share for benefits is up to 20% this includes the medical.
  • Dental, and vision are covered 100% by the employer.
  • We offer vacation, sick, personal leave, and paid holidays.
  • Life, AD & D, and long-term disability coverages.
  • Optional FSA (flexible spending account)
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) must meet certain requirements
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) available.
  • Professional Development stipend is available.
  • Tuition Reimbursement (must meet certain requirements)
  • If you currently have student loans, you can certify your employment annually for the PSLF.


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