CAIR-WA Seeks Staff Attorney
CAIR-WA seeks a qualified Staff Attorney to work in its Civil Rights Department
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About CAIR-WA: CAIR-Washington State is the local chapter of CAIR, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization committed to building a stronger civic society and a more vibrant democracy. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. Learn more at www.cairseattle.org Our office is conveniently located near downtown Seattle just three blocks from Metro's International District tunnel station.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Staff Attorney will engage in civil rights litigation and advocacy for CAIR, including but not limited to representing complainants who have experienced religious discrimination in negotiations with opposing parties; filing complaints, discovery, motions practice, court appearances, and trial if necessary; and identifying, recruiting, and collaborating with private attorneys on religious discrimination cases.
Religious discrimination may arise in areas including employment discrimination, police misconduct, government office discrimination, racial/religious profiling, school/university discrimination, immigration, family law, and defamation.
The Staff Attorney will be expected to identify, strategize and use creative legal solutions to address systematic issues affecting those who suffer discrimination in the full range of potential forums (not just litigation). The Staff Attorney may also directly supervise the work of externs/interns in the department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two-plus (2+) years litigation experience
- Familiarity with civil rights, employment law, immigration law, family law, criminal law, and constitutional law
- Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills
- Strong ability to identify, recruit, and work with a number of private attorneys on cases
- Demonstrated commitment to protecting civil liberties in the United States
- High degree of initiative and willingness to work hard and collaborate with others
- Creativity, passion, determination, and a positive attitude
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to follow through on various ongoing and newly assigned case work
- Admittance to the Washington State Bar
Salary will range from $40k-$50k based on education, skills and experience. Benefits include paid holiday, vacation and sick leave. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered after three months.
Application deadline is October 7, 2011. Start date to be mutually determined.
Please submit a résumé, cover letter, two formal legal writing samples, and a list of at least three references.
CAIR - Washington State
9594 First Avenue NE, #272
Seattle, WA 98115
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