Staff Attorney (Maryland)

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.

Job Title: Staff Attorney (Maryland)

Department: Legal Defense Fund (LDF)

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

Job Reports to: General Counsel & National Litigation Director

Salary Range: The starting salary for this role is $83,100.00. To ensure consistency and pay equity, the starting salary is not subject to negotiation,

Where we operate: This position is open only to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and reside in the state of Maryland.

Position Summary:

LDF is seeking a talented Staff Attorney (Maryland) to join its civil rights department at this crucial time in our nation's history. This position is responsible for conducting legal research, drafting, and reviewing legal documents, and representing LDF in administrative, judicial, or other legal proceedings as appropriate. The Staff Attorney (Maryland) works collaboratively with leadership, staff, and community partners to identify and mitigate legal risks while advancing LDF objectives.

Essential Duties:

The Staff Attorney (Maryland) will be primarily responsible for:

Performing legal research and drafting legal documents, including answers, motions, and other routine court filings

Drafting written work product, 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 and leading educational sessions pertaining to civil rights issues facing the American Muslim community in Maryland.

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.

To Apply:

Submit your cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and a list of three professional references combined into one single pdf, word doc/docx to jobs@cair.com. Reference 'Staff Attorney/Maryland" in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please!