Legal Director
Job Description
The Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA) is seeking a Legal Director to lead its Legal Division. This is a full-time, manager-focused role based in Richardson, TX, reporting directly to the CEO and the Legal Committee.
Role Overview
As Legal Director, you will serve as the senior leader of MLFA's entire Legal Division, setting legal priorities and strategy across all practice areas while maintaining a limited personal caseload focused on strategic matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee litigation across federal civil rights, immigration, and constitutional law practice areas
- Manage senior attorneys and coordinate the broader legal team
- Establish and maintain docket discipline and manage workflow across the division
- Advise the CEO and leadership on legal risk and organizational legal matters
- Set strategic legal priorities aligned with MLFA's mission of defending Muslim American civil rights
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership and good standing with the Texas State Bar
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience with significant litigation
- Demonstrated experience managing attorneys or legal teams
- Expected federal court experience in civil or civil rights matters
- Strong preference for DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) presence
Preferred Qualifications
- Nonprofit legal experience
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $145,000–$155,000 annually
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement account
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit three professional references (at least one from a prior direct supervisor), a litigation writing sample (up to 10 pages), and a resume through the application portal.