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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
Job Title: Trial Attorney
Department: Civil Rights
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Reports: Directly to the National Deputy Litigation Attorney
Location: Virtual
Summary
The Trial Attorney will be primarily responsible for:
Working collaboratively with other attorneys as a member of trial teams.
Involvement in all aspects of the trial stage, including, but not limited to conducting fact investigation, working with expert witnesses, serving, and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting substantive and procedural briefs, conducting all aspects of any trial, and presenting oral argument in federal court, local and state courts if applicable, and administrative hearings.
Involvement in appellate litigation.
Involvement in alternative dispute resolution proceedings and settlement negotiations and recommending settlements of litigation when appropriate.
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 and other means.
Travel and weekend hours required as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directs and reviews the work of staff attorneys assigned to you.
Provides advice, assistance, and guidance to staff attorneys.
Reviews work for proper application of professional judgement, conformity with established Civil Rights (legal) policies and procedures.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction).
Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines; must be able to work well both independently and in a team environment.
Well-versed with the civil rights law.
Excellent legal research, writing and oral skills.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of experience.
Experience in appellate practice preferred.
No disciplinary actions on record or pending.
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 language other than English is a plus.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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