Civil Litigation Director

The Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA) is a Muslim American nonprofit seeking a Civil Litigation Director to lead its federal civil litigation practice and protect the civil rights and liberties of Muslims in the United States.

Role Overview

As Civil Litigation Director, you will serve as the strategic head and lead counsel for MLFA's federal civil litigation work. The position requires regular presence in the Richardson, TX office with travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for the civil litigation practice
• Supervise attorneys and legal staff within the civil litigation department
• Serve as lead or co-counsel on high-impact complex federal cases spanning constitutional rights, civil liberties, religious freedom, national security, and government accountability
• Manage relationships with co-counsel, outside legal partners, and client communities
• Represent MLFA in federal district and appellate courts
• Contribute to organizational leadership alongside other practice directors

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one state
• Admission to a federal district court and a federal appellate court (or ability to obtain promptly)
• At least 10 years of litigation experience with substantial federal civil work
• Meaningful supervisory experience managing attorneys or legal staff
• Demonstrated first-chair trial or appellate experience

Benefits Offered

• Salary: $125,000–$145,000 annually
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account

Application Process

Submit resume, litigation writing sample (up to 10 pages), and three professional references (including at least one prior supervisor) through the application portal.