Public Interest

Newark, NJ, United States

Staff attorney

Attorney

Full-time

No

Summary: Organization: Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Job Title: Staff Attorney Areas of Practice: Policing, FBI/CBP, Prisoners’/Incarceree Rights, Employment Discrimination & Accommodation, Land use, School Bullying, Campus issues, Denial of service, Harassment/Intimidation, Other Civil Rights abuses Reports to: Senior Staff Attorney or Executive Director Schedule Type: Full-time Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid Schedule) Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience Benefits: Fully paid health insurance, up to 3% IRA matching contribution, 12 paid holidays, 12 days paid vacation, 5 sick days, 7 personal days per year Other Benefits: Professional development opportunities, excellent Islamic work environment, hybrid remote/in-person work schedule Application Deadline: Rolling basis The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is seeking a highly motivated and self-starting individual to join their legal department as a Staff Attorney. CAIR is America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group with 35 offices and chapters nationwide. Their 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. As a Staff Attorney, the selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating the legal intake process, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and participating in all aspects of CAIR-NJ litigation. They will also work strategically with the Senior Attorney, paralegal, and Executive Director, as well as participate in alternative dispute resolution and legislative advocacy. In addition, the Staff Attorney will assist with community education and outreach and build and maintain relationships with clients and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a . degree from an American Bar Association accredited school and be admitted in good standing with the NJ Bar. They should also have excellent research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills, as well as demonstrated leadership and a commitment to advancing the rights of low-income, Black, Muslim, people of color, and/or immigrant communities. Bilingual skills in Arabic, Urdu, Farsi, or other relevant languages are preferred, as well as knowledge of the New Jersey Muslim community and experience with employment discrimination and civil rights law. The selected candidate will receive a competitive salary of $65,000 - $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, as well as fully paid health insurance, up to 3% IRA matching contribution, and generous paid time off. They will also have access to professional development opportunities and a supportive Islamic work environment. The work schedule is a hybrid remote/in-person schedule, with Mondays and Fridays remote and Tuesdays-Thursdays in-person. To apply, interested and eligible candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three references, answers to any application questions, and a legal writing sample of no more than ten pages. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. CAIR-NJ is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit cover letter, resume, references, application questions (if any), and legal writing sample

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree (American Bar Association accredited school), admission in good standing with the NJ Bar

Legal

Hiring Coordinator
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ)
570 Broad Street
Suite 703
Newark, NJ 07102