Job o' the Day: Realizing human rights for all with the Sikh Coalition
The Sikh Coalition seeks a highly motivated staff attorney based in the organization’s office in New York City. The Sikh Coalition is a community-based organization that works towards the realization of civil and human rights for all people. In particular, we work towards a world where Sikhs may freely practice and enjoy their faith while fostering strong relations with their local community wherever Sikhs may be.
The staff attorney will provide direct legal services to victims of hate crimes, employment discrimination, public accommodation discrimination, profiling, and other forms of discrimination. This is a full-time position that reports to the Coalition’s Legal Director.
Interested? Have the qualifications?:
- Bachelors and Juris Doctor degrees required;
- Bar membership in at least one U.S. based jurisdiction;
- At least 1-3 years of previous legal experience, litigation preferable;
- Demonstrated passion for social justice;
- Excellent written, oral and analytical skills;
- Ability to handle a large caseload and multi-task effectively;
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment;
- Basic computer and Westlaw skills;
- Punjabi language skills a plus.
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