Job Description
Areas of Practice: First Amendment, Prisoners’ Rights, Religious Accommodations
Location: Atlanta, Georgia; Hybrid
Reports to: Deputy Director
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled
Start Date: ASAP
About CAIR-Georgia
CAIR-Georgia is the Georgia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR),
the nation’s largest civil liberties and advocacy group serving the Muslim community. Our
mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, and empower
Muslims in America to advocate for themselves. From restrictions placed on Muslims to
practice their religion, to profiling and discrimination stemming from a lack of
understanding of Islam, the need for CAIR in Georgia is great. The proof is reflected in the
dramatic increase in civil rights cases by 275% from 2023 to 2024.
The Opportunity
To respond to the ongoing and growing civil rights needs of the Georgia Muslim community,
CAIR-Georgia seeks to hire a Senior Staff Attorney (at least 4 years of experience) or a
Supervising/Managing Attorney (depending on experience) with a demonstrated
commitment to and interest in public interest advocacy and serving diverse communities.
The Senior Staff Attorney or the Supervising/Managing Attorney is expected to use a
combination of direct services, litigation, community education, and advocacy to address
issues facing the Muslim community in Georgia. The Senior Staff Attorney or the
Supervising/Managing Attorney will report to the Deputy Director
Responsibilities
Legal Representation
Manage, supervise, lead, and engage in all aspects of litigation and litigation-related
advocacy, including case development and filing, legal and factual research, client
counseling and interviews, motions practice, discovery, resource creation, policy
advocacy, and media advocacy
Community Engagement
• Participate in community outreach and educational activities, including planning
• and conducting legal clinics
• Work in, lead, or form coalitions with other organizations and collaborate with civil
• rights partners
Leadership and Supervision
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the legal team and
• department (managing attorney only)
• Oversee the work of civil rights volunteers, including law students and pro bono
• attorneys
• Supervise attorneys (supervising/managing attorney only), paralegals, and
• volunteers
Outreach and Reporting
• All CAIR-Georgia staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering
• phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks
Legal Research and Documentation
• Prepare legal documents such as memos, motions, and appeals and non-legal
• documents such as community advisories, issue briefings, and reports
• Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, legal articles, and legal codes
Qualifications
• B.A./B.S. and J.D. degrees with membership in good standing with the Georgia State
• Bar, required
• At least 4 years of civil rights experience, including at least 2 years of litigation
• experience in state and/or federal courts
• At least one year of experience managing legal staff (supervising/managing attorney)
• Highly motivated and self-starting
• Excellent research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work independently and in collaboration
• with other attorneys, community advocates, and community-based organizations
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the rights of low-income, Black, Muslim, people of color, and/or immigrant communities
• Experience in organizing and/or working in coalition spaces to advance the rights of
• low-income, Black, Muslim, people of color, and/or immigrant communities
• Bilingual skills in Arabic, Farsi, or other relevant languages, preferred
Compensation and Benefits
• Compensation $85,000 -$95,000 depending on role and experience
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies
• Health care coverage options
• BAR dues, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply via email to j-jamil@cair.com and
azkatmahmood@cair.com, and include the following as PDF attachments:
• Three professional references and their contact information (email and phone)
• Cover letter addressing your interest in the position, relevant experience, and particular interest and/or experience in civil rights issues as they affect the Muslim community
• Resume summarizing your education, qualifications, and experience, including any relevant community-grounded advocacy or experience
• Legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
