Senior Litigation Attorney

The Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to defending the civil rights of Muslims across the United States, seeks experienced Senior Litigation Attorneys to strengthen its legal team. Based in Richardson, Texas, this full-time, in-person position (with flexible in-office arrangements depending on team assignment) involves leading complex federal litigation cases and contributing to MLFA's broader mission of advancing Muslim rights through the courts.

About the Role

You will serve as a senior attorney responsible for managing and co-counseling cases within one of MLFA's core practice areas: Federal Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Government Accountability, Immigration Litigation and Removal Defense, or Constitutional and Administrative Law. Your work will directly impact Muslim communities and civil liberties nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or co-counsel complex federal cases in your assigned practice area
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and drafting of briefs, motions, and legal memoranda
• Develop and execute case strategy in collaboration with co-counsel and stakeholders
• Represent MLFA in federal district and appellate courts, including depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate arguments
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and law clerks
• Build relationships with community partners and stakeholders aligned with MLFA's mission
• Contribute to strategic organizational goals and the broader civil rights mission

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
• Federal court admission or ability to obtain it
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on litigation experience
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the listed practice areas
• Significant courtroom experience (depositions, hearings, trials, appellate argument)

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $90,000–$125,000 depending on practice area and experience
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Travel required

Application Requirements

Submit a resume, a litigation writing sample (up to 10 pages), and contact information for three professional references (including at least one former supervisor). Positions are reviewed on a rolling basis.