Muslim Advocates

Attorney

• Litigation work, including but not limited to: identifying and weighing potential legal claims/arguments/strategies, client contact, advisals, and communications, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, strategizing for and conducting written and oral discovery, strategizing for, exploring, and guiding settlement negotiations
• Provide technical expertise/assistance to partners
• Develop relationships with grassroots and organizational partners and related, shared advocacy
• Develop and present Know Your Rights (KYR) guidance
• Develop trainings for advocates
• Participate in ongoing advocacy coalitions
• Federal and/or state/local policy advocacy, as required
• Screen and follow up on intakes
• In-depth, complex legal research and writing for both litigation and non-litigation advocacy
• Oral advocacy and communications/media/public advocacy relating to both litigation and non-litigation work
• Oversee interns and fellows

Senior Staff Attorney

General Counsel

• Lead, develop, and manage complex civil rights cases, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, motions, trials, appeals, and settlements.
• Develop innovative legal theories to advance civil rights protections for BAAMEMSA and other vulnerable communities in the U.S.
• Serve as lead counsel or co-counsel on significant impact litigation.
• Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, legal fellows, and legal assistants to ensure excellent legal work-product, while fostering professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborate with the Legal Director to shape MA’s strategic litigation priorities and advocacy initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with impacted communities and clients, emphasizing community-centered lawyering.
• Assist the Legal Director with managing client relationships and organizational partnerships.

Senior Staff Attorney

Deputy Legal Director