Trial Attorney

Cair-foundation Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CAIR seeks a Trial Attorney to join its Civil Rights team in a virtual role. You will lead and support trial activities, coordinate with colleagues, handle discovery, depositions, and briefs, and present arguments in court and administrative hearings as needed.

The position requires a J.D., an active bar admission, and strong research, writing, and oral skills; appellate experience is preferred. Some travel and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active bar admission.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong civil rights knowledge with excellent research, writing, and oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of trial teams on civil rights matters, including discovery, depositions, briefs, and trial practice.
• Represent CAIR in federal, state, and administrative proceedings as needed, including appellate work.
• Travel and weekend hours may be required and you will engage in settlements and outreach.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar admission

Job description

Job Description

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR’s mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

Job Title: Trial AttorneyDepartment: Civil RightsFLSA Status: ExemptJob Reports: Directly to the National Deputy Litigation AttorneyLocation: Virtual

Summary

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directs and reviews the work of staff attorneys assigned to you.Provides advice, assistance, and guidance to staff attorneys.Reviews work for proper application of professional judgement, conformity with established Civil Rights (legal) policies and procedures.

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 of 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.