Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney

Muslim Advocates, a national civil rights organization, is seeking a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney to protect Muslim communities from discrimination through litigation, policy engagement, and strategic communications.

In this role, you will

• Build relationships with affected Muslim communities and coalition partners to identify civil rights violations
• Develop and file civil rights litigation informed by grassroots advocacy and social movements
• Conduct comprehensive legal research, fact development, and case strategy analysis
• Manage all phases of complex litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions practice, trials, and appeals
• Draft public education materials and conduct community outreach
• Establish co-counselling relationships with external law firms and legal organizations
• Support communications and development teams
• Mentor junior attorneys, legal fellows, and interns (Senior Staff Attorney level)

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in any U.S. state or Washington D.C.
• For Staff Attorney: minimum 3 years of professional legal experience in complex civil or criminal litigation
• For Senior Staff Attorney: minimum 7 years of legal experience, including demonstrated experience with complex federal litigation
• Strong legal research, writing, and case management skills
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Genuine commitment to civil rights and protecting Muslim communities from discrimination
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Additional language proficiency preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually
• Competitive and generous benefits package
• Fully remote position
• Full-time employment

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Submit cover letter, résumé, three professional references, and legal writing sample (5–10 pages).