Litigation - Civil Rights Attorney in Durham, NC

Public Interest

Durham, NC

Litigation - Civil Rights Attorney in Durham, NC

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney (North Carolina)

Department: Civil Rights

Status: Full-Time

Job Reports to: General Counsel & National Litigation Director

Brief Description: The organization is seeking a talented Staff Attorney to join its civil rights department at this crucial time in our nation’s history.

Essential Functions/Duties

The Staff Attorney will be primarily responsible for:

- Performing legal research and drafting legal documents, including answers, motions, and other routine court filings
- Drafting written work product, 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 outside court intervention
- Representing clients during FBI interrogations
- Assisting trial attorneys with various aspects of litigation, including, but not limited to, client interviews, factual investigation, legal research, discovery, preparation of trial documents, negotiations, trials, and appellate work
- Participating in speaking engagements pertaining to civil rights issues facing the American Muslim community
- Training and coaching of organization staff as requested
- Attend continuing legal education seminars and keep abreast of changes in the law through reading or other means

Qualifications

- . from an accredited law school
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines; must be able to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Basic knowledge of federal court practice
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral skills
- No disciplinary actions on record or pending
- Ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years prior associate-level experience in civil rights
- An understanding of civil rights issues relating to American Muslims
- Passion for the mission of the organization
- Ability to communicate in a language other than English is a plus

Salary Range: $70,000 – $78,000

Compensation Package:

- 401K retirement benefits with an employer match
- The employee cost share for benefits is up to 20% including medical, dental, and vision
- Vacation, sick, personal leave, and paid holidays
- Life, AD & D, and long-term disability coverages
- Optional FSA (flexible spending account)
- HSA (Health Savings Account) must meet certain requirements
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) available
- Professional Development stipend is available
- Tuition Reimbursement (must meet certain requirements)
- If you currently have student loans, you can certify your employment annually for the PSLF

Application Process:

To apply, please submit a cover letter with résumé, a writing sample, and a list of three professional references. Reference “Staff Attorney (North Carolina)” in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.