Energy Jobline ZR
Civil Rights Attorney in San Diego
Energy Jobline ZR, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.
We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Work Location:
San Diego, CA
Term:
Full‑time, occasional evening and weekends required.
Position Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$80,000 - $95,000
Reports to:
Executive Director
Generous Benefits:
100% employer‑paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents, 3% employer‑matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 12 holidays, and a temporary hybrid work schedule. Budget for legal association membership, bar license renewal, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance. Hybrid work schedule is three days in‑person and two days remote.
About Us:
Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the right soffree speech, freely practicing one's faith, pursuing employment opportunities without harassment, and living as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American‑Islamic Relations, California (CAIR‑CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate and talented and are our most valuable resource. With an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who joins the efforts.
About the Role The San Diego office of CAIR (CAIR‑SD) is seeking a candidate who will demonstrate a commitment to public interest advocacy and serving diverse communities. The candidate will be a motivated individual with experience and interest in many different types of public interest law who will be expected to identify, strategize, and use creative legal and grassroots advocacy solutions to address systematic issues facing the American Muslim community.
Responsibilities
Review and investigate an array of legal claims brought by an incredibly diverse community.
Conduct intakes of legal claims as necessary through effective communication with members of the community.
Manage a considerable caseload (our attorneys currently manage approximately 200+ intakes each per year)
Provide assistance on assigned litigation efforts, including preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Depending on experience, identify, develop, lead, and manage assigned litigation efforts, including preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Perform in‑depth legal research.
Legal writing including, but not limited to, drafting complaints, discovery, briefs, letters, and memos; and non‑legal writing, including drafting community advisories, issuing briefings, and reports
Communicate with outside parties such as attorneys, employers, law enforcement agents, administrative agencies, media contacts, etc.
Work to educate and empower community members on their rights through community presentations and material distributions.
Prepare and assist in CAIR‑California reports.
Travel for outreach, including participating in community events and coalition meetings
All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks as required
Qualifications
Law degree from an American Bar Association‑accredited school
California State Bar admission
1‑3+ years of experience advocating for, representing, and/or litigating on behalf of clients in areas such as employment law, discrimination, public accommodation, denial of benefits by governmental and private actors in courts and administrative agencies
Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with outstanding attention to detail
Comfort working productively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking experience
Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds
Access to a working vehicle and the ability to drive throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area
High degree of self‑motivation and creativity
A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission
Basic computer proficiency, including knowledge of Office 365, OneDrive, and WestLaw Next
Knowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint, Office365, and social media applications
Conversational proficiency in Arabic, Farsi, or Urdu (but not required)
TO APPLY Submit a cover letter and updated resume with writing sample and professional 3 references.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR‑CA is an equal‑opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Work Location:
San Diego, CA
Term:
Full‑time, occasional evening and weekends required.
Position Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$80,000 - $95,000
Reports to:
Executive Director
Generous Benefits:
100% employer‑paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents, 3% employer‑matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 12 holidays, and a temporary hybrid work schedule. Budget for legal association membership, bar license renewal, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance. Hybrid work schedule is three days in‑person and two days remote.
About Us:
Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the right soffree speech, freely practicing one's faith, pursuing employment opportunities without harassment, and living as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American‑Islamic Relations, California (CAIR‑CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate and talented and are our most valuable resource. With an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who joins the efforts.
About the Role The San Diego office of CAIR (CAIR‑SD) is seeking a candidate who will demonstrate a commitment to public interest advocacy and serving diverse communities. The candidate will be a motivated individual with experience and interest in many different types of public interest law who will be expected to identify, strategize, and use creative legal and grassroots advocacy solutions to address systematic issues facing the American Muslim community.
Responsibilities
Review and investigate an array of legal claims brought by an incredibly diverse community.
Conduct intakes of legal claims as necessary through effective communication with members of the community.
Manage a considerable caseload (our attorneys currently manage approximately 200+ intakes each per year)
Provide assistance on assigned litigation efforts, including preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Depending on experience, identify, develop, lead, and manage assigned litigation efforts, including preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Perform in‑depth legal research.
Legal writing including, but not limited to, drafting complaints, discovery, briefs, letters, and memos; and non‑legal writing, including drafting community advisories, issuing briefings, and reports
Communicate with outside parties such as attorneys, employers, law enforcement agents, administrative agencies, media contacts, etc.
Work to educate and empower community members on their rights through community presentations and material distributions.
Prepare and assist in CAIR‑California reports.
Travel for outreach, including participating in community events and coalition meetings
All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks as required
Qualifications
Law degree from an American Bar Association‑accredited school
California State Bar admission
1‑3+ years of experience advocating for, representing, and/or litigating on behalf of clients in areas such as employment law, discrimination, public accommodation, denial of benefits by governmental and private actors in courts and administrative agencies
Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with outstanding attention to detail
Comfort working productively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking experience
Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds
Access to a working vehicle and the ability to drive throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area
High degree of self‑motivation and creativity
A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission
Basic computer proficiency, including knowledge of Office 365, OneDrive, and WestLaw Next
Knowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint, Office365, and social media applications
Conversational proficiency in Arabic, Farsi, or Urdu (but not required)
TO APPLY Submit a cover letter and updated resume with writing sample and professional 3 references.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR‑CA is an equal‑opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
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