Trial Attorney

About the Organization : The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit, grassroots civil rights and advocacy organization. CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, with affiliate offices nationwide. Its national headquarters is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Since its establishment in 1994, CAIR has worked to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America. Through media relations, lobbying, education, and advocacy, CAIR works to make sure a Muslim voice is represented. Through our work, CAIR seeks to empower American Muslims and encourage their participation in political and social activism.

Category : Legal

Hiring Manager(s) : Maria Juarez

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

Shift : Days

Exempt / Non-Exempt : Exempt

Position : Trial Attorney

Starting Salary : $95,000

Description :

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

Job Title : Trial Attorney

Department : Civil Rights

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Reports : Directly to the National Deputy Litigation Attorney

Location : Virtual

Summary :

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

This position is currently accepting applications.

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