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Trial Attorney
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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: Trial Attorney
Department: Civil Rights
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Reports to General Counsel/National Litigation Director
Location: Washington, DC
Pay Range: The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $100,000 USD annually. Candidates can expect to be offered $95,000 as a new hire in the role.
Brief Description: CAIR is seeking a talented Trial Attorney to join its civil rights department at this crucial time in our nation’s history.
The Trial Attorney will be primarily responsible for:
- 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
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction)
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines; must be able to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Well-versed with the civil rights law
- Excellent legal research, writing and oral skills
- The ideal candidate has a minimum three years of experience
- Experience in appellate practice preferred
- No disciplinary actions on record or pending
- 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 language other than English is a plus
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: Trial Attorney
Department: Civil Rights
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Reports to General Counsel/National Litigation Director
Location: Washington, DC
Pay Range: The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $100,000 USD annually. Candidates can expect to be offered $95,000 as a new hire in the role.
Brief Description: CAIR is seeking a talented Trial Attorney to join its civil rights department at this crucial time in our nation’s history.
The Trial Attorney will be primarily responsible for:
- 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…
Compensación
Compensation Package:
- Health Insuranceis available throughCAREFIRST.
- The employeecost share for health benefitsis up to 20%.
- Dental and vision benefitsare covered by the employerat 100%.
- 401K retirement benefits with an employer match up to 4%.
- We offer 13 paid holidays.
- Vacation, sick,and personal leave is offered.
- Ancillary coveragesare available: Life, AD & D, and long-term disability coverages.
- Optional FSA (flexible spending account)
- HSA (HealthSavings Account) must meet certain requirements.
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is available.
- A professional development stipendis available.
- Tuition reimbursement (must meet certainrequirements)
- If you currently have student loans,you can certify your employment annually for the PSLF.
Compensation Package:
- Health Insuranceis available throughCAREFIRST.
- The employeecost share for health benefitsis up to 20%.
- Dental and vision benefitsare covered by the employerat 100%.
- 401K retirement benefits with an employer match up to 4%.
- We offer 13 paid holidays.
- Vacation, sick,and personal leave is offered.
- Ancillary coveragesare available: Life, AD & D, and long-term disability coverages.
- Optional FSA (flexible spending account)
- HSA (HealthSavings Account) must meet certain requirements.
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is available.
- A professional development stipendis available.
- Tuition reimbursement (must meet certainrequirements)
- If you currently have student loans,you can certify your employment annually for the PSLF.
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Cómo aplicar
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter with résumé, a writing sample, and a list of three professional references, to jobs@cair.com. Please reference “Trial Attorney” in the subject line.
- Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter with résumé, a writing sample, and a list of three professional references, to jobs@cair.com. Please reference “Trial Attorney” in the subject line…
