Staff Attorney, MO/KS
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) · Washington, DC · 9 mo ago
Legal$83k–$96k/yrFull-time
Brief Description
CAIR is seeking a talented Staff Attorney to join its civil rights department at this crucial time in our nation’s history.
Essential Functions/Duties
- 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.
- Aiding 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.
- Attending continuing legal education seminars and keeping abreast of changes in the law through reading or other means.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $83,100 to $95,565 annually.