Areas of Practice: Immigration, Policing, Prisoners’ Rights, Employment, Religious

Accommodations, Other Civil Rights

Location: Atlanta, Georgia; Hybrid

Reports to: Legal Director

Start Date: Exact dates negotiable

Application due date for Summer: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

About CAIR Georgia

CAIR-Georgia is the Georgia chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest civil liberties and advocacy group serving the Muslim community. Our mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, and empower Muslims in America to advocate for themselves. From restrictions placed on Muslims to practice their religion to profiling and discrimination stemming from a lack of understanding of Islam, the need for CAIR in Georgia is great. The proof is reflected in the dramatic increase in civil rights cases by more than 600% from 2023 to 2024. CAIR-Georgia strives to ensure that Muslims in Georgia enjoy the same protections that all Americans have.

The Opportunity

Gain invaluable first-hand experience in civil rights law with America’s largest Muslim civil rights organization. As a Law Clerk at CAIR-Georgia, you will work on diverse cases, serving clients from various backgrounds. You will contribute directly to our efforts to combat discrimination and promote justice in areas such as immigration (naturalization, adjustment of status, asylum, benefits delays), interactions with law enforcement, and the protection of religious freedom in schools, workplaces, prisons, and other institutions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct client intakes, communicate with and counsel diverse individuals, and maintain detailed records.

Research discrimination, constitutional, employment, immigration, and national security laws to support representation of and advocacy for clients.

Draft legal documents, including complaints, letters, and memos.

Communicate effectively with administrative agencies, attorneys, employers, and other stakeholders.

Participate in community outreach, including religious services and CAIR’s “Know Your Rights” workshops.

Conduct in-depth research and advocacy projects on critical issues such as prisoners’ rights, student bullying, law enforcement surveillance, and immigration reform.

Compile and organize data for legal department projects.

Contribute to the smooth functioning of the office by assisting with outreach, answering phones, and performing other administrative tasks.

Attend and participate in events outside of regular business hours as needed.

Qualifications

Current law student (J.D./LL.M.) or recent graduate seeking a post-bar opportunity.

Demonstrated interest in and commitment to working with diverse populations who have experienced discrimination.

Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.

Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.

Supportive of CAIR-Georgia’s mission

Clerkships typically last 8-10 weeks, depending on the student’s academic calendar. Hours for an academic term clerkship are 10-15 hours per week (Fall/Spring) and 30-35 hours for a summer clerkship.

To Apply

Please submit (1) a cover letter discussing your interest in the position and CAIR-Georgia’s mission, (2) your resume, (3) a writing sample (e.g., legal memo, brief excerpt), and (4) the names and contact information of three professional references. In your cover letter, express your interest in the organization and its mission, and illustrate how your experience aligns with the key focus areas. All documents should be submitted in PDF format to legal@ga.cair.com with the subject line “Law Clerk – Summer 2025 – Your Name”. Please include each reference’s name, title, organization, phone number, and email address.

**Please email your application to legal@ga.cair.com with “Law Clerk – Summer 2025, Your Name” in the subject. **

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