Staff Attorney (Kansas City)

• Performing legal research and drafting of legal documents, including answers, motions, and other routine court filings
• 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 client interviews, factual investigation, legal research, discovery, preparation of trial documents, negotiations, trials, and appellate work

This role protects civil rights, promotes justice, and empowers American Muslims by addressing civil rights issues facing the American Muslim community through legal advocacy and representation.

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 3 years prior associate-level experience in civil rights
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral skills
• Basic knowledge of federal court practice and ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines

The salary range for this role is $83,100 to $95,565 annually. This is a full-time position with standard hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern time zone).

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization with a mission to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.