Trial Attorney

Core responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with other attorneys as a member of trial teams
• Involvement in all aspects of the trial stage, including 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

This role creates positive change by defending civil rights and addressing discrimination issues facing the American Muslim community through legal advocacy and litigation.

Required 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 civil rights law
• Excellent legal research, writing and oral skills
• Minimum three years of experience
• 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

Compensation: $95,000 annually. This is a full-time position with standard business hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. eastern time zone). Travel and weekend hours required as needed.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a civil rights organization working to defend the rights of American Muslims and promote understanding of Islam.