Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) · 14 hours ago
Senior Litigation Attorney
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expThe Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join the CAIR Legal Defense Fund team. The role focuses on leading complex civil rights litigation in federal court, developing litigation strategies, and supervising junior attorneys while advocating for civil rights and government accountability.
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Responsibilities
Leading or co-leading trial teams and collaborating with other attorneys on case strategy
Independently managing all aspects of litigation, including but not limited to conducting fact investigations, coordinating expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, leading trial preparations, and presenting oral arguments in federal court
Supervising and mentoring junior attorneys and legal fellows, including reviewing legal work, coaching on litigation practice, and promoting skill development
Performing other litigation-related duties as assigned by the CAIR LDF Deputy Director or Director
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 LDF 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
And any other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Substantial experience in constitutional and complex civil rights litigation in federal court
Demonstrated ability to lead litigation strategy
Deep commitment to civil rights and government accountability
Expertise in federal court litigation, including constitutional and civil rights claims brought under Section 1983 and other federal statutes
Experience developing litigation strategy
Managing all phases of discovery
Supervising junior attorneys or staff
Independently handling hearings, oral argument, and trials
Leading or co-leading trial teams and collaborating with other attorneys on case strategy
Independently managing all aspects of litigation, including conducting fact investigations, coordinating expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, leading trial preparations, and presenting oral arguments in federal court
Supervising and mentoring junior attorneys and legal fellows, including reviewing legal work, coaching on litigation practice, and promoting skill development
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 LDF 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
Preferred
Comparable high-stakes litigation experience is strongly preferred
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
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