Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) · 13 hours ago
Trial Attorney
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. The Trial Attorney will be responsible for working collaboratively on trial teams, conducting trials, and engaging in appellate litigation, while also participating in civil rights issues and training staff.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Experience in appellate practice preferred
Ability to communicate in language other than English is a plus
Company
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a grassroots civil rights and advocacy group.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Thania Diaz Clevenger
Chief Operating Officer
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