Muslim Advocates

• 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

• 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.