Litigation - Civil Rights Attorney in Greensboro, NC

Public Interest

Greensboro, NC

Litigation - Civil Rights Attorney in Greensboro, NC

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney (North Carolina)

Department: Civil Rights

Job Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney will play a crucial role within the Civil Rights department, primarily responsible for a variety of legal tasks and advocacy efforts. Key responsibilities include:

- Performing legal research and drafting various legal documents, such as answers, motions, and other routine court filings.
- Creating written work products, including legal and research memorandums and other legal documents as requested.
- Drafting demand letters and engaging in alternative dispute resolution to resolve civil rights cases without court intervention.
- Representing clients during FBI interrogations.
- Assisting trial attorneys with various litigation aspects, including client interviews, factual investigation, legal research, discovery, trial document preparation, negotiations, trials, and appellate work.
- Participating in speaking engagements related to civil rights issues impacting the American Muslim community.
- Providing training and coaching to organization staff as requested.
- Attending continuing legal education seminars and staying updated on legal changes through reading or other means.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school. The role requires the ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines, with the capacity to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates should have basic knowledge of federal court practice, excellent legal research, writing, and oral skills, and no disciplinary actions on record or pending. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of prior associate-level experience in civil rights and an understanding of civil rights issues relating to American Muslims. A passion for the mission of the organization is essential, and the ability to communicate in a language other than English is considered a plus.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $78,000.

Compensation Package:
The compensation package includes various benefits designed to support the staff's well-being and professional growth:

- 401K retirement benefits with an employer match.
- Employee cost share for benefits up to 20%, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Vacation, sick, personal leave, and paid holidays.
- Life, AD & D, and long-term disability coverages.
- Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Health Savings Account (HSA), subject to certain requirements.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
- Professional Development stipend available.
- Tuition Reimbursement, subject to certain requirements.
- Eligibility for certifying employment annually for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if the candidate currently has student loans.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, a writing sample, and a list of three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.