What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Rights Attorney position at EmergencyMD?
Title : Civil Rights AttorneyReporting Relationships : Reports to Managing AttorneySchedule Type : Full-time (Exempt). Occasional evenings and weekends required.Location : Based in CAIR's Santa Clara office. CAIR staff are currently working a hybrid schedule, with three days in-person and two days remote. Requires some travel throughout the Bay Area (vehicle and driver's license required).Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview and investigate an array of legal claims brought by an incredibly diverse communityConduct intakes of legal claims as necessary through effective communication with members of the communityManage a considerable caseload (our attorneys currently manage approximately 200 intakes each per year)Provide assistance on assigned litigation efforts, including preparing pleadings, motions and briefsDepending on experience, identify, develop, lead and manage assigned litigation efforts, including, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefsPerform in-depth legal researchLegal writing including, but not limited to, drafting complaints, discovery, briefs, letters, and memos; and non-legal writing including drafting community advisories, issuing briefings, and reportsCommunicate with outside parties such as attorneys, employers, law enforcement agents, administrative agencies, media contacts, etc.Work to educate and empower community members on their rights through community presentations and material distributionsPrepare and assist in CAIR-California reportsTravel for outreach including participating in community events and coalition meetingsOther duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills. All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks.Required QualificationsLaw degree from an American Bar Association-accredited schoolCalifornia State Bar admission1-3 years of experience advocating for, representing and / or litigating on behalf of clients in areas such as employment law, religious discrimination, public accommodation, denial of benefits by governmental and private actors in courts and administrative agenciesStrong time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlinesDemonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detailComfort working productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentExcellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experienceExperience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgroundsHigh degree of self-motivation and creativityA strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's missionBasic computer proficiency including knowledge of Office 365, OneDrive, and WestLaw NextKnowledge of cloud applications such as SharePoint, Office365Preferred QualificationsConversational proficiency in Arabic, Farsi or UrduCompensationCompensation in the range of $85,479-$96,153 / annually, commensurate with experienceFully paid Kaiser Health Insurance and Blue Cross PPO Dental Plan for employee and dependents3% retirement matching contribution10 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 12 vacation daysBar license renewal fee, CLE funding support, and malpractice insuranceTo ApplyPlease submit (1) a cover letter discussing your interest in the position, (2) your resume, and (3) the names and contact information of three references via the link below.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.CAIR-CA is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $85,479 - $96,153
