Staff Attorney (Maryland)

Job overview

The Staff Attorney (Maryland) role is listed onsite in Washington, DC. The starting salary is $83,100. The position is open only to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States who reside in Maryland. The attorney supports the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, whose mission includes protecting civil rights and promoting justice. The attorney conducts legal research, drafts and reviews legal documents, and represents LDF in legal proceedings as appropriate. Working with leadership, staff, and community partners, the role helps address legal risks and advance LDF objectives, including civil rights work affecting American Muslims in Maryland.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including answers, motions, routine court filings, memorandums, and other written work product
• draft demand letters and engage in alternative dispute resolution
• represent clients during FBI interrogations
• assist trial attorneys with client interviews, factual investigation, discovery, trial-document preparation, negotiations, trials, and appellate work
• participate in speaking engagements and lead educational sessions on civil rights issues facing the American Muslim community in Maryland
• train and coach CAIR staff as requested
• attend continuing legal education seminars and keep current with changes in the law. Requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, basic knowledge of federal court practice, strong legal research, writing, and oral skills, and ability to manage concurrent assignments and deadlines. A minimum of three years of prior associate-level civil rights experience is ideal, not stated as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff attorney

maryland

washington dc

council on american-islamic relations

legal defense fund

civil rights

legal research

litigation

j.d. required

federal court practice

starting salary $83,100

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Starting salary is $83,100 and is not subject to negotiation. Applicants must reside in Maryland and be legally authorized to work in the United States. A language other than English is a plus.

About the employer

Cair-foundation Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.