Position: Law Clerk
Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid)
Reports to: Managing Attorney
Start Date: Negotiable (Summer applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Practice Areas: Police Misconduct, Prisoners’ Rights, Employment Discrimination, Religious Accommodations, and General Civil Rights.
About CAIR Georgia
CAIR-Georgia is the state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Our mission is direct: enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, and empower American Muslims to advocate for themselves.
The need for this work has never been more urgent. From restrictions on religious practice to systemic profiling, anti-Muslim discrimination in Georgia is surging. Between 2023 and 2024, our civil rights caseload spiked by more than 600%. We fight to ensure every Muslim in Georgia enjoys equal protection under the law. We are seeking advocates who understand the gravity of this moment.
The Opportunity
As a Law Clerk, you will drive front-line civil rights litigation and advocacy. You will stand alongside clients facing severe marginalization and directly challenge systemic discrimination across our law enforcement, education, and employment systems.
Core Responsibilities:
- Counsel Clients: Interview individuals in crisis, listen with empathy, deliver sound legal guidance, and maintain exacting factual records.
- Build Legal Strategy: Anchor our advocacy in rigorous research of constitutional, employment, immigration, and national security law.
- Draft and Advocate: Author civil complaints, demand letters, and substantive legal memorandums that clearly and persuasively tell our clients’ stories.
- Investigate Systemic Abuse: Direct targeted research projects to expose and challenge issues like prisoners’ rights violations, police surveillance, and student bullying.
- Empower the Community: Facilitate “Know Your Rights” workshops and represent CAIR-Georgia at religious and community events, standing directly with the people we serve.
Qualifications
- Education: Current J.D./LL.M. student or recent graduate seeking a post-bar placement.
- Commitment: Deeply rooted dedication to movement lawyering and a demonstrated history of defending marginalized communities.
- Legal Rigor: Exceptional legal research, analytical precision, and persuasive writing capabilities.
- Collaborative Initiative: Proven ability to take ownership of complex legal assignments, meet deadlines, and work seamlessly within a dedicated, high-stakes advocacy team.
Compensation & Commitment
- Compensation: $20.00 per hour.
- Duration: Clerkships typically run 8–10 weeks, aligned with the academic calendar.
- Summer Term: 30–35 hours per week.
- Fall/Spring Terms: 10–15 hours per week.
To Apply
Submit a single PDF document to [email protected] with the subject line: “Law Clerk – Summer 2026 – [Your Name]”.
Your application must include:
- Cover Letter: Detail your interest in CAIR-Georgia’s mission and explicitly connect your experience to our core practice areas.
- Resume.
- Writing Sample: A legal memorandum or brief excerpt showcasing your analytical rigor (up to 10 pages).
- References: Names, titles, organizations, phone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references.