Reporting to the Executive Director, the Staff Attorney will provide legal representation, advocacy, and support to individuals and communities facing discrimination and civil rights violations. The role involves direct client services, community education, and collaborative work with other CAIR-Ohio staff and partner organizations.

Legal Representation & Advocacy

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in matters related to civil rights, employment discrimination, immigration, and other relevant areas.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in hearings and trials.
• Collaborate with external legal partners and coalitions to advance strategic litigation and policy advocacy.
• Conduct client intake interviews to assess legal issues and determine eligibility for services.
• Collaborate with CAIR Leadership to engage in strategic research and solutions.

Community Outreach & Education 

• Develop and deliver know-your-rights workshops and legal clinics for community members.
• Build and maintain relationships with other legal service providers, bar associations, advocacy organizations and other legal advocacy groups to support collective action and community empowerment.
• Advocate for policy changes at local, state, and federal levels to advance civil rights protections.
• Work with CAIR-Ohio’s communication team to disseminate information on legal rights and resources.
• Provide training and mentorship to CAIR legal interns and volunteers.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including attending relevant conferences and training sessions.

Organizational Support

• Assist in the development and implementation of CAIR-Ohio’s strategic legal initiatives.
• Participate in grant writing and reporting to secure funding for legal services and advocacy projects.
• Contribute to the creation of educational materials and resources for the community and legal professionals.
• Support CAIR-Ohio’s mission and vision through active engagement in local and national organizational events and campaigns.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in Ohio.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of legal experience beyond law school in civil rights, immigration, or related legal fields.
• Strong commitment to social justice, civil rights, and CAIR’s mission.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Multilingual skills are a plus (in languages such as Arabic, Urdu, Uzbek, Somali, etc.).
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Mission-driven and self-directed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Benefits include:
  • Employee and dependent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid time off including holidays, vacation days, and personal days

All applications require:

• Cover Letter, describing how your experience and skills fit the position
• Resume

Applications should be emailed to fodeh@cair.com

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the position will be open until filled.

CAIR-Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Client Interaction:
  • Conducting client intake and keeping detailed and organized case logs.
  • Corresponding with clients and investigating their claims.
  • Keeping clients apprised of any developments with their cases.
  • Communicating with clients with consistency.
• Case Management:
  • Maintaining accurate and thorough case records.
  • Obtaining detailed fact summaries of cases.
  • Ensuring timely filings.
  • Scheduling appointments.
  • Working with interns and clerks to provide a dynamic, immersive, and beneficial experience.
• Administrative Support:
  • Providing ongoing administrative support for pending litigation, including document review, hearing and motion preparation, calendaring impending deadlines, and formatting litigation materials for court.
  • Receiving and making telephone calls.
  • Drafting and typing office and legal memos.
• Document Preparation:
  • Formatting briefs for clean submissions.
  • Drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Legal Research:
  • Occasionally conducting legal research for the attorneys and providing substantive feedback.
• EPIC Program Management:
  • Corresponding to letters from incarcerated communities and fulfilling religious accommodation requests.
• Educational Outreach:
  • Participating in educational outreach pertaining to civil rights.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a related administrative role.(preferred) 
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Familiarity with case management software is a plus.
• Attributes:
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Passion for civil rights and social justice.
  • Knowledge of Islamic culture and issues affecting the American Muslim community is preferred.

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule

All applications require:

• Cover Letter, describing how your experience and skills fit the position
• Resume

Applications should be emailed to fodeh@cair.com

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the position will be open until filled.

CAIR-Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing accounting schedules, monthly financial statements and reports.
• Managing account payable & receivable.
• Completing monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.
• Processing invoices and credit card charges.
• Completing journal entries.
• Collecting and coordinating tax return filing and financial audits.
• Monitoring organization compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Working with CAIR-Cleveland Treasurer to review, create, and implement necessary finance policies and streamlined across four offices.
• Other tasks related to finances as requested.

Skills and Experience

• College degree (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Experience in the non-profit sector (preferred).
• Proven mastery of QuickBooks (required)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accountability and to work independently while functioning as part of a coordinated management team.
• Organizational skills, detail-oriented, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while working under pressure and tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule

All applications require:

• Cover Letter, describing how your experience and skills fit the position
• Resume

Applications should be emailed to fodeh@cair.com

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the position will be open until filled.

CAIR-Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

Performs a range of basic office support activities, such as answering phones and directing calls, greeting and directing visitors, answering questions and performing routine clerical, data entry, and/or word processing work as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes messages, and provides general information; greets and directs visitors; answers routine inquiries; maintains log of inquiries as required
• Opens and routes incoming mail; distributes correspondence and other material to staff.
• Performs a variety of routine assignments as appropriate to the position; may operate a personal computer to draft basic correspondence, enter data, and print letters, labels, reports, and/or other materials; types and mails form letters.
• Copies and/or duplicates materials as requested; may oversee day-to-day operation of copy machine; may prepare and transmit facsimiles.
• Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or updates files, records, and/or other documents.
• May perform specialized services of a routine clerical/administrative nature in strict accordance with established procedural guidelines, as appropriate to the position.
• May schedule or assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and/or conferences, as appropriate to the position.
• May order, stock, and distribute office supplies.
• May run various routine errands, as required.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain our organization’s social media platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and print routine correspondence, labels, and/or other basic written material.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment.
• Receptionist skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
• Strong knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and X
• Must be creative with an eye for design

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Minimum Job Requirements

•  High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule

All applications require:

• Cover Letter, describing how your experience and skills fit the position
• Resume

Applications should be emailed to fodeh@cair.com

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the position will be open until filled.

CAIR-Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake and assist in case management.
• Support community outreach and advocacy initiatives.
• Perform assessments and provide appropriate resources to clients.
• Help organize and facilitate workshops and support groups.
• Maintain detailed case logs and documentation.
• Work with legal and advocacy teams to address client needs.
• Participate in community events and represent CAIR at various forums.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Social Work or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Passion for social justice and civil rights.
• Knowledge of issues affecting the American Muslim community is a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

All applications require:

• Cover Letter, describing how your experience and skills fit the position
• Resume

Applications should be emailed to fodeh@cair.com

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the position will be open until filled.

CAIR-Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and managing content for social media platforms.
• Support the development of press releases, newsletters, and other communications materials.
• Help maintain and update the organization’s website.
• Participate in organizing and promoting events and campaigns.
• Monitor media coverage and track relevant news.
• Assist in crafting messaging for advocacy and outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with the team to promote the organization’s mission and vision.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Passion for social justice and civil rights.
• Knowledge of issues affecting the American Muslim community is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

All applications require:

• Cover Letter, describing how your experience and skills fit the position
• Resume

Applications should be emailed to fodeh@cair.com

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the position will be open until filled.

CAIR-Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing civic engagement events and initiatives.
• Support voter registration and education campaigns.
• Conduct outreach to community members and partner organizations.
• Help develop and distribute educational materials on civic participation.
• Monitor local and national policy developments affecting the community.
• Collaborate with the team to promote advocacy efforts and community involvement.
• Participate in community meetings and events to represent CAIR-Ohio.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Political Science, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for civic engagement, social justice, and civil rights.
• Knowledge of issues affecting the American Muslim community is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

All applications require:

• Cover Letter, describing how your experience and skills fit the position
• Resume

Applications should be emailed to fodeh@cair.com

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the position will be open until filled.

CAIR-Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.