Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) · 23 hours ago
Staff Attorney, Missouri (Kansas City)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$83K/yr - $96K/yrThe Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR is seeking a talented Staff Attorney to join its civil rights department, primarily responsible for legal research, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in civil rights cases.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the bar in Missouri or eligibility for admission
Strong legal research and writing skills
Experience in civil rights law or related field
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to civil rights and social justice
Willingness to travel occasionally to Kansas City
Company
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a grassroots civil rights and advocacy group.
Founded in 1994
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Thania Diaz Clevenger
Chief Operating Officer
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