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Paralegal

Organization: CAIR-NY 

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) 

Position Type: Full-Time 

Organization Overview

CAIR-NY is a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Our vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. Our mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. For over two decades, CAIR-NY has expanded its services and strategic partnerships to defend the civil liberties of nearly one million Muslim New Yorkers. 

Position Summary

CAIR-NY is recruiting a full-time paralegal to support the Civil Rights Department. The paralegal will be responsible for a wide range of programmatic and administrative tasks to support and advance our litigation, advocacy, and public education efforts. This is a hybrid-remote role, requiring two days in our Manhattan office

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Respond to requests for legal assistance and ensure timely responses to inquiries; utilize and maintain the intake database 
  • Maintain case files (including documents in document review software), attorney correspondence files, databases, litigation docket and calendars, and timekeeping system 
  • Provide litigation support to attorneys, including client and witness interviews as needed 
  • Conduct research for use in litigation documents and policy presentations, collaborate with other staff in preparing background memoranda and policy presentations on selected litigation and policy issues 
  • Work jointly with interns and communicate routine and/or procedural guidance on projects assigned by managers 
  • Cite check, format, produce, and serve litigation documents such as briefs, motions, declarations, deposition summaries, discovery requests and responses, affidavits, Freedom of Information Act requests, and correspondence 
  • Manage, organize, and prepare exhibits, evidence, correspondence, and other documents for depositions, trials, and other litigation proceedings 
  • Perform job-related special projects and other duties as assigned by the Legal Director and project staff
  • Show commitment to the CAIR-NY mission, and work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts 
  • Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills.
  • All CAIR-NY staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, and other office tasks.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s  Degree  and/or at least one year of paralegal or related experience is preferred 
  • Demonstrated interest in and commitment to racial and social justice 
  • Excellent research and writing skills, including internet research 
  • Must take initiative, be highly organized, detail oriented, and have strong interpersonal and time-management skills 
  • Able to multi-task, demonstrate grace under pressure, and meet deadlines 
  • Ability to work independently and with a team 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, and familiar with other Microsoft Office programs including MS Excel, Outlook, Power Point and database software. 
  • Experience with Westlaw strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $55,000 – $60,000 (dependent on experience). 
  • Development: CAIR-NY is invested in the professional development of its staff.  Team members have access to mentors through the CAIR network and various annual training sessions.
  • Benefits: Benefits package includes, but not limited to: paid vacation, sick days, health care, 401k.
  • CAIR-NY will provide malpractice insurance.

How to Apply

Please submit the following to [email protected] with the subject line “[First Last Name] – Paralegal Application”: 

Cover Letter: (1 page) discussing your interest in the position. 

Resume.

Sample Writiting: max 10 pages

References: Contact info for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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