Staff Attorney, Missouri and Kansas

• Perform legal research and draft legal documents including motions, memorandums, and court filings.
• Represent clients during FBI interrogations and engage in alternative dispute resolution.
• Assist trial attorneys with litigation tasks such as client interviews, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Participate in speaking engagements and train CAIR staff on civil rights issues.

This role directly protects the civil rights of American Muslims, combats discrimination, and promotes justice through legal advocacy and community empowerment.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar license in Missouri and/or Kansas.
• Minimum 3 years prior associate-level experience in civil rights.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral skills; basic knowledge of federal court practice.
• Experience working with the Muslim community and understanding of civil rights issues affecting American Muslims.

Salary range: $83,100 to $95,565 annually. Remote position with occasional travel. Exempt, full-time role with standard hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.

CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, dedicated to enhancing understanding of Islam, protecting civil rights, promoting justice, and empowering American Muslims.