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Litigation - Civil Rights
Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)
1-3 yrs required
Overview: Title: Civil Rights Coordinator / Paralegal Reports to: Civil Rights Managing Attorney Schedule Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Location: Office located in Anaheim, CA. Requires some travel throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. Pay Range: $25-$28/hr. Practice Areas: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties (Religious Freedom), Employment, National Security & Law Enforcement Practices, Public Accommodations, Prisoners' Rights, School Issues, Hate Crimes/Incidents, etc. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Providing legal administrative support to senior and managing attorneys including case data analysis and input, legal filings, document filings, mailing, scanning, copying, and other related tasks Coordinating and conducting legal intake requests, interviews, follow-ups, and responses; summarizing intake substance, and presenting recommendations for future action or referral Assisting on assigned litigation efforts, including preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs Performing legal research using computerized data base, online resources, and legal materials and drafting memoranda regarding the legal research Drafting letters and memoranda for cases and assisting attorneys with other document preparation Maintaining the organization of the case management system of the civil rights department Maintaining calendar system for deadlines and timely filing of extensions, pleadings, petitions, and applications Organizing and tracking legal files Serving as a liaison to other groups and entities vital to the positive resolution of cases Providing clients with referrals to other services Generating department reports and statistics Providing additional support to civil rights staff as needed Organizing and engaging in special civil rights events, forums, and sensitivity trainings provided to the community Traveling for outreach including participating in community events and coalition meetings Preparing retainers, FOIAS, and DHS TRIP applications for clients, under attorney supervision Assisting in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, team building activities, staff recruitment, and other office tasks as required QUALIFICATIONS Paralegal Certification, with 1-3 years professional experience in the field. The ideal candidate would demonstrate: 1-2 years of experience in the area of civil rights / employment 1-2 years of experience working with clients, customers, etc. Ability to manage and prioritize caseload Effective time management Familiarity with Westlaw and other legal search engines, proficiency in internet research Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and an ability to meet strict deadlines Comfort working productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Excellent verbal and written communications skills High degree of self-motivation and creativity Proficiency in Arabic and/or Urdu – preferred Experience working with the American Muslim community Access to a working vehicle and the ability to drive throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission Other: Full-time with occasional evenings and weekends required Occasional travel locally for outreach including participating in community events All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks as required Compensation: Kaiser Health Insurance and Blue Cross PPO Dental Plan for staff members, their spouse, and their children Paid time off for incoming staff includes: 12 Paid vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 sick days IRA matching program Professional development budget CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer
Overview:
Title: Civil Rights Coordinator / Paralegal
Reports to: Civil Rights Managing Attorney
Schedule Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Location: Office located in Anaheim, CA. Requires some travel throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Pay Range: $25-$28/hr.
Practice Areas: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties (Religious Freedom), Employment, National Security & Law Enforcement Practices, Public Accommodations, Prisoners' Rights, School Issues, Hate Crimes/Incidents, etc.
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CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit, grassroots civil rights and advocacy organization. CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization, with affiliate offices nationwide. Its national headquarters is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.