Job Description
CAIR-NY is seeking a Supervising Attorney to oversee and mentor a small legal team and increase access to legal and immigration services for members of the New York State Muslim community. The Supervising Attorney’s primary role will be to oversee CAIR-NY’s civil rights practice, which includes but is not limited to advocacy for victims of hate crimes and abusive law enforcement interactions, those discriminated against in employment, school, airports, and public accommodations, and some immigration matters. The candidate should have a strong passion for empowering underserved communities and an interest in representing discriminated individuals in front of administrative bodies and courts.
Qualifications:
Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited school Licensed to practice law in New York State and member in good standing 3 or more years of experience Familiarity with civil rights and immigration issues impacting the Muslim community
Preferred Qualifications:
Arabic, Farsi, or Urdu proficiency Experience working with non-profit organizations
Coordinate legal intake process, case selection, case referral. Participate in all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to, client interviews, factual investigation, legal research, discovery, preparation of legal documents, negotiations, and trials in both state and federal courts; appear at administrative hearings. Conduct community education and outreach including Know-Your-Rights presentations and clinics on issues of immigration, discrimination, and law enforcement interactions at mosques, community centers, and college campuses. Build or maintain relationships with clients, affected communities, elected officials, law firms, law schools and legal clinics, allied legal groups, and other key stakeholders to advance the organization’s legal and policy work. Participate in legislative advocacy as needed in consultation with the policy and advocacy team. Mentor and direct the activities of other members of the legal team, including junior attorneys, fellows, and interns. Assist other staff in the production of internal and external reports
Skills & Abilities:
Excellent research, oral, and written communication to interface with community leaders, government officials, and staff in a professional and effective manner. Familiarity, cultural competency, and experience interacting with Muslim audiences. Legal knowledge and experience with common civil rights issues impacting Muslims in America. Ability to work cooperatively and to communicate effectively with attorneys, other staff members, and diverse community organizations and coalitions on a variety of projects in legal and non-legal settings. Comfort and familiarity in public speaking at mosques, community centers, legislative meetings and other public facing events, to a variety of audiences.
Compensation:
The salary range is between $70,000 and $80,000, depending upon experience CAIR-NY is invested in the professional development of its staff. Attorney will have access to mentors through the CAIR Legal Network and annual legal trainings. The organization will reimburse attorney bar fees, provide malpractice insurance, and access to CLE courses Benefits package includes, but not limited to, paid vacation and sick days, health care, 401k
About the Organization
CAIR-NY is a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Our vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. Our mission is to protect civil rights, promote justice, enhance an understanding of Islam, and empower American Muslims. We serve Muslim New Yorkers through legal representation, policy advocacy, education, media relations, civic engagement, and grassroots mobilization. CAIR-NY has sustained steady progress and established deep roots within the Muslim community by expanding our services, strategic partnerships, and the reach of our programs.
Supervising Attorney
CAIR-NY is seeking an experienced Supervising Attorney to work with a small legal team to increase access to legal and immigration services for members of the New York State Muslim community. The Supervising Attorney’s primary role will be to oversee CAIR-NY’s civil rights practice, which includes but is not limited to advocacy for victims of hate crimes and abusive law enforcement interactions, those discriminated against in employment, school, airports, and public accommodations, and some immigration matters.
Qualifications:
Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited school Licensed to practice law in New York State and member in good standing 3 or more years of experience Familiarity with civil rights and immigration issues impacting the Muslim community
Preferred Qualifications:
Arabic, Farsi, or Urdu proficiency Experience working with non-profit organizations
Coordinate legal intake process, case selection, case referral. Participate in all aspects of litigation including, but not limited to, client interviews, factual investigation, legal research, discovery, preparation of legal documents, negotiations, and trials in both state and federal courts; appear at administrative hearings.
