Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
Staff Attorney, Missouri (St. Louis)
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Job Title: Staff Attorney, Missouri (St. Louis)
Department: Civil Rights
FLSA: Exempt
Job Reports to: Various Trial Attorneys
Location: Missouri
Starting Salary: $83,100.00
The salary range for this role is $83,100 to $95,565 annually. Candidates can expect to be offered $83,100 as a new hire in the role.
Essential Functions/Duties
The Staff Attorney will be primarily responsible for:
Performing legal research and drafting of legal documents, including answers, motions and other routine court filings Drafting written work product, 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
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines; must be able to work well both independently and in a team environment Basic knowledge of federal court practice Excellent legal research, writing and oral skills No disciplinary actions on record or pending Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years prior associate-level experience in civil rights 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
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Staff Attorney, Missouri (St. Louis)
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Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) 9 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Staff Attorney, Missouri (St. Louis)
role at
Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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: Staff Attorney, Missouri (St. Louis)
Department: Civil Rights
FLSA: Exempt
Job Reports to: Various Trial Attorneys
Location: Missouri
Starting Salary: $83,100.00
The salary range for this role is $83,100 to $95,565 annually. Candidates can expect to be offered $83,100 as a new hire in the role.
Essential Functions/Duties
The Staff Attorney will be primarily responsible for:
Performing legal research and drafting of legal documents, including answers, motions and other routine court filings Drafting written work product, 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
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines; must be able to work well both independently and in a team environment Basic knowledge of federal court practice Excellent legal research, writing and oral skills No disciplinary actions on record or pending Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years prior associate-level experience in civil rights 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
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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