Litigation - Civil Rights Attorney in Newark, NJ

Public Interest

Newark, NJ

Litigation - Civil Rights Attorney in Newark, NJ

Attorney

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney

Areas of Practice: FBI/CBP

Reports to: Senior Staff Attorney or Operations Director

Schedule Type: Full-time (Exempt) At-Will

Hybrid: 3 days remote, 2 days at the office per week

About the Organization:

The organization is America's largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group, with approximately 35 offices and chapters across the nation. Its 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. The demand for the organization's services has increased significantly. The organization in New Jersey aims to ensure that Muslims in New Jersey enjoy the same protections as all Americans. The staff in New Jersey has quadrupled over the last four years, and the organization is committed to investing in its legal department. The legal work is the service-oriented "bread and butter" of the organization, and the New Jersey office desires a robust legal department. The organization is seeking a qualified, passionate, and talented individual to join its legal department and represent its clients. It is looking for individuals capable of addressing the organization's civil rights work and expanding its impact. The organization aligns with Islamic values and beliefs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Field cases delegated to you
- Participate in alternative dispute resolution
- Work strategically and collaborate with staff, including the advocacy and media departments
- Participate in community education (such as Know Your Rights workshops)
- Assist in the production of reports and written documents
- Build or maintain relationships with clients, affected communities, law firms, law schools, legal clinics, and allied legal groups to advance the organization's legal and policy work

Required Qualifications:

- . degree from an American Bar Association accredited school with admission in good standing with the NJ Bar. Candidates whose State Bar results are currently pending will also be considered.
- Expressed commitment to advancing the rights of low-income and underserved communities

Bonus, non-Required Qualifications:

- Working knowledge of the American Muslim community
- Experience drafting claim letters
- Experience in organizing and/or working in coalition spaces to advance the rights of low-income and underserved communities
- Proficiency with legal research and proficiency with legal search engines
- Bilingual skills in a relevant language
- Knowledge of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (especially Title VII) and First Amendment, EEOC, and other administrative procedures

Commitment to the mission:

- Passion for the mission of the organization, including a strong commitment to securing the civil rights and justice for Muslim-Americans and their families

Interpersonal skills:

- Be independent and self-motivated, require minimal supervision
- Ability to work fluidly with staff, who may also be Muslim-American
- Must be able to work flexibly to deal with different cultural norms, educational backgrounds, and professional skills

Compensation:

- Annual Salary of $80,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience
- Fully paid health insurance for employee
- Up to 3% retirement matching contribution
- 12 paid holidays, 12 days paid vacation, 5 sick days, and 7 personal days per year

Other Benefits:

- The organization is invested in the professional development of its staff. The hire will have access to mentors through the National & Chapter Legal Network and can attend periodic legal trainings held by the National organization. The organization will also seek other means of mentorship.
- Provides unlimited access to a Practicing Law Institute membership for online, virtual and in-person Legal CLEs, business cards, and malpractice insurance.
- Provides an inclusive and supportive work environment for professional growth and advancement
- Provides a hybrid remote/in-person work schedule (3 days remote, 2 days at the office per week)
- Mileage/travel reimbursement for business travel (going to court, meetings, workshops, etc.)
- Annual NJ attorney registration reimbursement
- Offers flexible ad-hoc remote working options to ensure a balanced approach to productivity
- Offers comprehensive health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, after health

How To Apply:

All those interested and eligible to work in the . (citizens or proper work visa holders) are encouraged to apply. Please submit:

(1) Cover letter

(2) Resume

(3) Three references

(4) Legal writing sample

Application Deadline: Interviews conducted on a rolling basis.

Start Date: ASAP

The organization is an equal opportunity employer.