Civil Rights Attorney

CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central California is the largest American Muslim civil rights organization focused on protecting the rights of free speech and religious freedom. They are seeking a dedicated attorney to advance and defend the civil and human rights of the American Muslim community through impactful advocacy and legal strategies. 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 Skills 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, religious 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 MS Office, and MS Outlook Knowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint, Office365, WestLaw Next, Lexis Nexis and social media applications Conversational proficiency in Arabic, Farsi, or Urdu Benefits 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees & dependents 401(k) plan with an employer match 12 vacation days 10 sick days 12 holidays Budget for legal association membership fee Bar license renewal fee CLE funding support Malpractice insurance Temporary hybrid work schedule, with three days in-person and two days remote. Company Overview Empowering American Muslims, Advancing Justice: CAIR-SV/CC champions civil liberties, fosters mutual understanding, and stands as a voice for justice and equity. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is