Staff Attorney, Missouri; Kansas

Overview

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.

Staff Attorney

Department:
Civil Rights

Reports to:

Trial Attorney
Supervision Responsibilities:
None

Location:

Remote with occasional travel to Kansas City
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

9:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time zone)
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $83,100 to $95,565 annually.
Where we Operate:
This position is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and currently reside or willing to travel to Kansas City

• Performing legal research and drafting of legal documents, including answers, motions, and other routine court filings.
• Drafting written work products, including legal and research memorandums and other legal documents, as requested.
• 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, but not limited to, client interviews, factual investigation, legal research, discovery, preparation of trial documents, negotiations, trials, and appellate work.
• 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 or other means.