Staff Attorney
Position Type: Mission-Critical Hire
Reports to: President; will report to Legal Director upon hire
Anticipated Compensation: $80,000+, commensurate with experience, plus benefits
FLSA Status: Exempt
About the Role:
This position description applies to both current and newly created Staff Attorney roles.
Position Summary:
The Staff Attorney supports ADC’s litigation efforts by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and contributing to the full lifecycle of civil rights cases.
ADC is currently seeking to fill one additional Staff Attorney position immediately to address growing caseload demands and expand the organization’s litigation capacity. This is a mission-critical hire.
Why This Role Is Critical
ADC’s legal team is operating at full capacity with significant demand for additional case intake. This new Staff Attorney position is essential to maintaining the quality of ADC’s legal work, protecting staff wellbeing, and expanding the organization’s civil rights impact at a critical moment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and analysis on constitutional claims, civil rights violations, discrimination, and related matters
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and litigation support documents
- Support case development, factual investigation, and litigation strategy under the supervision of the Legal Director and President
- Coordinate with co-counsel, partner organizations, and pro bono attorneys as needed
- Respond to emerging legal issues affecting the Arab American and MENA communities
- Argue cases in district court as experience and assignment allow
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Staff Attorney and Intake Specialist
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership (or eligibility for admission)
- 2–5 years of post-J.D. experience in litigation, civil rights law, immigration, constitutional law, or a related practice area
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced nonprofit environment
- Genuine commitment to the civil rights of Arab Americans, Muslim communities, and MENA populations
Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position is $80,000+, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
How To Apply
Please submit a resume cover letter, and 10-20 page writing sample (unedited by others) to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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