Position: Senior Staff Attorney or Managing Attorney, Fulltime
Areas of Practice: First Amendment, Prisoners’ Rights, Religious Accommodations
Location: Atlanta, Georgia; Hybrid
Reports to: Legal Director
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Start Date: ASAP
About CAIR-Georgia
CAIR-Georgia is the Georgia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest civil liberties and advocacy group serving the Muslim community. Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, and empower Muslims in America to advocate for themselves. From restrictions placed on Muslims to practice their religion, to profiling and discrimination stemming from a lack of understanding of Islam, the need for CAIR in Georgia is great. The proof is reflected in the dramatic increase in civil rights cases by 275% from 2023 to 2024.
The Opportunity
To respond to the ongoing and growing civil rights needs of the Georgia Muslim community, CAIR-Georgia seeks to hire a Senior Staff Attorney or a Managing Attorney (depending on experience) with a demonstrated commitment to and interest in public interest advocacy and serving diverse communities.
The Senior Staff Attorney or the Managing Attorney is expected to use a combination of direct services, litigation, community education, and advocacy to address issues facing the Muslim community in Georgia. The Senior Staff Attorney will report to the Legal Director.
Responsibilities:
Legal Representation
Manage, supervise, lead, and engage in all aspects of litigation and litigation-related advocacy, including case development and filing, legal and factual research, client counseling and interviews, motions practice, discovery, resource creation, policy advocacy, and media advocacy.
Community Engagement
Leadership and Supervision (Managing Attorney only)
Outreach and Reporting
All CAIR-Georgia staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks.
Legal Research and Documentation
Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply via email to j-jamil@cair.com, and include the following as PDF attachments:
Please indicate “2024 Managing Attorney” in the subject line.
Position: Senior Staff Attorney or Managing Attorney, Fulltime
Areas of Practice: First Amendment, Prisoners’ Rights, Religious Accommodations
Location: Atlanta, Georgia; Hybrid
Reports to: Legal Director
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Start Date: ASAP
About CAIR-Georgia
CAIR-Georgia is the Georgia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest civil liberties and advocacy group serving the Muslim community. Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, and empower Muslims in America to advocate for themselves. From restrictions placed on Muslims to practice their religion, to profiling and discrimination stemming from a lack of understanding of Islam, the need for CAIR in Georgia is great. The proof is reflected in the dramatic increase in civil rights cases by 275% from 2023 to 2024.
The Opportunity
To respond to the…
Health Reimbursement up to $500, Lunch for Monthly meetings, Hybrid Work Environment.
Health Reimbursement up to $500, Lunch for Monthly meetings, Hybrid Work Environment.