Location: Orange, CA
law while managing a diverse caseload. Collaboration with a post-conviction relief team and providing essential legal services to clients are key aspects of this role. Duties: Report to the supervising attorney for guidance and mentorship. Gain valuable experience in both criminal and immigration law.
Manage a caseload, ensure effective client interaction, and collaborate with the post-conviction relief team. Provide legal counsel by advising clients on their legal rights and drafting relevant legal documents. Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, and early termination of probation. Experience with immigration law is highly
desirable, given interactions with both criminal and immigration practices. Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and provide post-hearing advice on optimal legal strategies.
Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing on behalf of other criminal attorneys within the firm. Manage court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and perform legal research. Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents. Efficiently manage the workload of cases, ensuring thorough attention to each matter. Provide legal analysis to clients, determining possible case benefits. Demonstrate criminal defense experience or immigration
law experience. Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local levels.
Collaborate as a team player, assisting, strategizing, and working with fellow associates. Utilize bilingual (English/Spanish) skills when necessary. Be an attorney with previous litigation and/or appellate experience. Requirements: Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school. Active Bar admission in the state of California. Skills: Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are strongly preferred. Previous litigation and/or appellate experience. Criminal defense experience or immigration law experience. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid parking. Paid time off.
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Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About IDR Healthcare IDR Healthcare is an employee-owned staffing firm with headquarters in Atlanta, GA and offices in Nashville, Dallas, Fort Worth, Denver, and Birmingham. At IDR, we care about the success of your healthcare career and we work hard to empower and support each of our talented IDR Healthcare professionals. We also believe in sharing our success with all our employees. That’s why we offer benefits including our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), giving you the ability to earn shares of company stock just by being an IDR employee.
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This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Job Description Summary: The Director of Jewish Life is a member of the Fish Interfaith Center staff and reports to the Executive Director of the Fish Interfaith Center. This includes independent leadership of relevant
Holy day services for students on campus as needed and coordination with national Jewish campus ministry organizations on campus. Along with members of the Fish Interfaith Staff, the position serves the spiritual needs of the Chapman University campus.
The Director serves as the Fish Interfaith Center’s liaison with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education with regard to programming and other activities, and interacts on behalf of Chapman with the interfaith and Jewish communities in the surrounding community. The position provides spiritual care to meet the needs of Jewish students in particular, as well as all members of the Chapman University community. As a representative of Chapman
University, the individual filling this position promotes interfaith dialogue and understanding both on and off campus.
Responsibilities: Chaplaincy Leadership to Chapman University Provide counseling and spiritual support to Jewish students, staff, and faculty in particular, as well as all members of the Chapman University community in an open and inclusive manner. Promote interfaith and intra-faith dialogue and understanding both on and off campus Cooperate with Fish Interfaith Staff to coordinate vigils, memorials and celebrations for the community to respond to events in our community, nation or world Offer presentations and engage with colleges and departments to promote discussion and provide expertise on Judaism and areas of expertise Participate in campus diversity and inclusion efforts as a member of the Fish Interfaith Center staff Inclusion of students of diverse identities, for example, LGBTQ+ students or Jews of Color.
Jewish Administration and Leadership on Campus Support Jewish students on campus, and coordinate with the Jewish Student Organizations (Ex: Chapman Chabad, Chapman Hillel, etc. ) Independent leadership of Holy day and other services as needed Spiritual leadership to promote programming, guidance, internships and similar opportunities for Jewish students, faculty, and staff and organize programming as appropriate Collaborate with the coordination of special events and procure guest speakers or events as funding is available, coordinating with the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, Leatherby Libraries and other appropriate campus departments Support programs for retention and recruitment of Jewish students Liaison with on campus dining and food services to ensure current campus community members’ religious dietary practices are accommodated with appropriate Kosher and Kosher for Passover options at appropriate times Required Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point) Demonstrated ability to independently facilitate Shabbat services Competence in program development, events management and sophisticated verbal and writing skills Self Direction Experience and/or knowledge of spiritual and emotional development of young adults Interfaith Competencies Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation for the value of diverse movements of Judaism, with the ability to mentor and guide the community members from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities Excellent communication and public speaking skills Ability to teach Torah Strong analytical skills to provide guidance and counseling to students, with ability to resolve conflict Ability to work with confidential information and provide tact and diplomacy Strong interpersonal skills to work with a diverse individuals at all levels Strong organizational skills to coordinate and collaborate with staff members on campus special events Ability to learn and interpret the Fish Interfaith Center policies and protocols Desired Qualifications: Ph.
D. or equivalent terminal degree Practicum experience as a Rabbi at a congregation Fluent in English Experience in Higher Education Experience in Chaplaincy Knowledge of Chapman University Policies and Procedures Training in specialty area that serves young adults, such as mental health or spirituality Special Instructions to Applicants: Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University can be found at www.
chapman. edu/diversity. Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate. Minimum Number of References: 3 Maximum Number of References: 4For more details: jobs-search.
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helping you find the perfect fit! Whether you are looking for an assignment across the country, across town, or somewhere in between - we are here to help. You’ll have a dedicated recruiter who is there to understand and advocate for your needs from beginning to end.
Join the IDR family to experience travel the way it was meant to be. Benefits Weekly Pay! We offer competitive pay packages that allow you to max out your stipends! Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance – We cover up to 50% of your individual premium – Benefits kick in on the first day of the month. Access to unlimited behavioral and mental health sessions/support with a licensed counselor License, certification, and onboarding
reimbursements 401(k) & ESOP - You get equity in (y)our company You have a dedicated recruiter that will understand your needs and make sure that you’re cared for before, during and after your assignment!
We have positions in all 50 states! Work with a team that has achieved Clearly Rated’s 2023 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Diamond Award. This award marks our 10th consecutive win, underscoring the company’s unwavering dedication to service. Did you know fewer than 2% of all staffing companies in the US and Canada achieve the Best of Staffing Client Award, and fewer than 1% achieve the Talent and Employee-Satisfaction Awards? Check us out on Instagram@IDRHealthcare Staffing and see
what our travelers are up to by searching #Travel Far With IDR IDR Job ID #299982.
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About IDR Healthcare IDR Healthcare is an employee-owned staffing firm with headquarters in Atlanta, GA and offices in Nashville, Dallas, Fort Worth, Denver, and Birmingham. At IDR, we care about the success of your healthcare career and we work hard to empower and support each of our talented IDR Healthcare professionals. We also believe in sharing our success with all our employees. That’s why we offer benefits including our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), giving you the ability to earn shares of company stock just by being an IDR employee.
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& dependents, 3% employer-matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 10 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized through June 2023. Budget for legal association membership fee, bar license renewal fee, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance.
Requirements: Must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination/Boosters. About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3),
grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. In additional to civil rights and advocacy, CAIR-CA aims to increase access to and provide culturally competent immigration legal services to refugees, asylum seekers, and the immigrant community in California.
We recognize that our employees are passionate, and talented and are our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join the efforts. About the Role : The Removal Defense Managing Attorney is primarily responsible for managing all removal defense caseload work as well as
leading strategic efforts and planning for removal defense cases for the Immigrants' Rights Center (IRC) alongside the Managing Immigrants' Rights Attorney.
This includes overseeing removal defense attorneys and support staff, removal defense related casework and representation, and strategizing on various IRC efforts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage a full caseload that mostly consists of removal defense cases before EOIR. Oversee and delegate work of removal defense attorneys, legal administrative staff, case workers, and volunteers, including law students and interns, and ensure their success by providing training, consultation, and guidance as needed.
Develop, update, and maintain office procedures and immigration training material to ensure continuity and legal services are current in accordance with organizational standards and federal and state law respectively. Lead strategic efforts to sustain removal defense work, including recruitment, retention, funding streams, community engagement, outreach, etc. Collaborate with the grants team to ensure the successful submission and completion of grants, including support in preparing grant applications, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables, and overseeing grant reports. Market immigration services, includes demonstrating an accurate and up-to-date understanding of CAIR's services to community members, leaders, and other stakeholders.
Participate in, lead, and/or form coalitions with partner organizations, while collaborating with and uplifting immigrant communities and immigrant-led organizations. Oversee and participate in community outreach and educational activities, including planning and conducting legal clinics, KYRs, and other community events. Oversee the production of certain internal and external reports, including data collection, testimonials, and narrative writing.
Support interdepartmental collaboration by providing recommendations regarding client-to-service pipeline, funding or programming opportunities, client-informed concerns, and other potential areas of overlap. Develop, update, and maintain office procedures and immigration training material to ensure continuity and legal services are current in accordance with organizational standards and federal and state law respectively. Prepare immigration applications and petitions for submission to the appropriate agency and provide full-scope representation before USCIS and EOIR. Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as memos, training material, advisories, motions and appeals.
Provide in-house referrals for callers with issues within CAIR's scope of legal expertise or refer out to external practitioners for callers with issues outside of CAIR's scope of legal expertise. Other office duties as needed including day-to-day operational tasks and assisting with organizational fundraising events. QUALIFICATIONS Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school required. Licensed to practice law in at least one state is required.
Preferred licensed in CA Bar. At least 5 years of immigration experience, including 3 years of experience in removal defense cases is required. At least 3 years of experience in areas of asylum, TPS, family-based petitions, removal defense, and naturalization is required. At least 3 years of experience in supervising, mentoring, and/or training attorneys and other staff is required. Fluent/proficient in one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu is preferred. Experience working with nonprofit organizations and the Muslim community is preferred.
Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines. Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail. Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience. Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Access to reliable transportation to drive to various Southern California cities for client interviews and hearings. Ability to maintain discretion and client confidentiality. High degree of self-motivation and creativity.
A strong commitment to CAIR's mission. Experience in case management software. Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office Suite. Knowledge of cloud applications such as Share Point, Office365 and social media applications. TO APPLY Please upload a (1) cover letter, (2) your resume, and (3) a writing sample under five pages. Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.
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3% employer-matched retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 10 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized through June 2023. Budget for legal association membership fee, bar license renewal fee, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance. Requirements: Must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination/Boosters.
About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots
civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize that our employees are passionate, and talented and are our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join the efforts.
About the Role: CAIR-LA's Asylum Managing Attorney will primarily be tasked with increasing the impact of the department within Muslim, African, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and other immigrant and refugee communities in the Greater Los Angeles area through affirmative applications like Asylum, Adjustment of Status, Temporary Protected Status, and other forms
of affirmative relief. This includes supervising more than three attorneys, two legal coordinators, and leading strategic initiatives that increase the department's legal services, efficiency, funding, educational outreach, and policy influence.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to increase the impact of CAIR-LA's Immigrants' Rights Center in coordination with the Managing Attorney Directly supervise, mentor, and support attorneys preparing affirmative immigration applications, non-attorney staff and provide opportunities for professional development and growth. Prepare immigration applications and represent immigration clients on immigration issues in front of USCIS, EOIR, and BIA Train staff in immigration law, representing clients before USCIS, and preparation of various immigration applications.
Manage relationships with partners, funders, and elected officials to further services to clients. Assist the development department with grant writing to maintain sustainable funding for IRC services while overseeing and supporting the preparation of grant deliverable reports. Support with strategic external messaging on issues of immigration policy and reform for the Immigrants' Rights Center in collaboration with communication and policy department Create and supervise outreach and educational strategies to increase the departments impact.
Lead the Immigrants' Rights Center's participation on campaigns, projects, and publications such as legal report, annual report, immigrants' rights reception, etc. Monitor and improve issues related to services to manage on-going engagement and client expectations. Assist with updating and maintaining department manual to ensure office procedures and case management system are being followed and improvements are made to ensure efficiency and increase productivity.
Help supervise and monitor client referrals to third party legal and social service providers. Under the direction of the managing attorney and deputy executive director, participate in and supervise the immigration departments engagement in coalitions advocating for immigrants' rights. QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years of experience in immigration rights and legal services 3+ years of experience managing others. Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited school or DOJ accreditation Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail.
Comfort working productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience. Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Access to a working vehicle and the ability to drive throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area High degree of self-motivation and creativity A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of Office 365, One Drive, and West Law Next Knowledge of cloud applications such as Share Point, Office365, and social media applications (preferred) Conversational proficiency in Arabic, Farsi or Urdu (preferred but not required) TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and updated resume.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is passionately committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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retirement plan, 12 vacation days, 10 sick days and 10 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized through the end of 2022. Budget for legal association membership fee, bar license renewal fee, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance. Requirements: Must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination/Boosters.
About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights
and advocacy group. In additional to civil rights and advocacy, CAIR-CA aims to increase access to and provide culturally competent immigration legal services to refugees, asylum seekers, and the immigrant community in California.
We recognize that our employees are passionate, and talented and are our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join the efforts. About the Role : The Senior Immigrants' Rights Attorney will report to the Managing Immigrants' Rights Removal Defense Attorney and is primarily responsible for maintaining
a full removal defense caseload as well as some affirmative case representation before USCIS.
The Senior Immigrants' Rights Attorney supports the Immigrants' Rights Center team by handling full-scope consultation and representation of removal defense cases, participating in community engagements, and assisting with deliverable requirements for grants as needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Handle a full caseload of immigration cases, including removal defense cases. Conduct client intakes and legal screenings to provide consultations. Prepare immigration applications and petitions for submission to the appropriate agency and provide full-scope representation before USCIS and EOIR.
Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, legal articles and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as memos, training material, advisories, motions and appeals. Support oversight of work of volunteers, including law students and interns and ensure their success by providing training, consultation, and guidance as needed. Support oversight of work of case workers and DOJ accredited representative as needed. Participate in community outreach and educational activities, including assisting with planning and conducting legal clinics, KYRs, and other community events.
Participate in and help form coalitions with partner organizations, while collaborating with and uplifting immigrant communities and immigrant-led organizations. Provide in-house referrals for callers with issues within CAIR's scope of legal expertise or refer out to external practitioners for callers with issues outside of CAIR's scope of legal expertise. Assist other staff in the production of internal and external reports, including data collection, testimonials, and narrative writing. Collaborate with the grants team to ensure the successful submission and completion of grants, including support preparing grant applications, ensuring the successful completion of deliverables, and overseeing grant reports as needed.
Market immigration services, includes demonstrating an accurate and up-to-date understanding of CAIR's services to community members, leaders, and other stakeholders. Other office duties as needed including day-to-day operational tasks and assisting with organizational fundraising events. QUALIFICATIONS Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited school required. License to practice law in at least one state is required. At least 3 years of immigration experience with at least two of those years focused on removal defense cases.
Fluent/proficient in one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, or Urdu is preferred. Experience working with nonprofit organizations and the Muslim community is preferred. At least 2 years or more of experience in areas of asylum, family-based petitions, removal defense, and naturalization is preferred. Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines. Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail. Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience. Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Access to reliable transportation to drive to various Southern California cities for client interviews and hearings. Ability to maintain discretion and client confidentiality. High degree of self-motivation and creativity. A strong commitment to CAIR's mission. Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of MS Office Suite. Knowledge of cloud applications such as Share Point, Office365 and social media applications.
TO APPLY Please upload a (1) cover letter, (2) your resume, and (3) a writing sample under five pages. Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
10 sick days and 10 holidays, hybrid work schedule utilized through the end of 2022.
Budget for legal association membership fee, bar license renewal fee, CLE funding support, and malpractice insurance. Requirements: Must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination/Boosters.
About Us: Join the largest American Muslim civil rights organization at the frontlines in protecting the rights of free speech, to freely practice one's faith, to pursue employment opportunities without harassment, and to live as an active and engaged American without reprisal. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. We recognize
that our employees are passionate, and talented and are our most valuable resource. With such an important vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, our diverse workforce stands together to demonstrate our values for everyone who chooses to join the efforts.
About the Role: The Los Angeles office of CAIR (CAIR-LA) is looking for a candidate that will demonstrate a commitment to public interest advocacy and serving diverse communities. Candidate will be a motivated individual with experience and interest in many different types of public interest law who will be expected to identify, strategize, and use creative legal and grassroots advocacy solutions to address
systematic issues facing the American Muslim community.
Practice Areas: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties (Religious Freedom), Employment, National Security & Law Enforcement Practices, Public Accommodations, Prisoners' Rights, School Issues, Hate Crimes/Incidents, etc. RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and investigate an array of legal claims brought by an incredibly diverse community Conduct intakes of legal claims as necessary through effective communication with members of the community Manage a considerable caseload (our attorneys currently manage approximately 200+ intakes each per year) Provide assistance on assigned litigation efforts, including preparing pleadings, motions and briefs Depending on experience, identify, develop, lead and manage assigned litigation efforts, including, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs Perform in-depth legal research Legal writing including, but not limited to, drafting complaints, discovery, briefs, letters, and memos; and non-legal writing including drafting community advisories, issuing briefings, and reports Communicate with outside parties such as attorneys, employers, law enforcement agents, administrative agencies, media contacts, etc.
Work to educate and empower community members on their rights through community presentations and material distributions Prepare and assist in CAIR-California reports Travel for outreach including participating in community events and coalition meetings All CAIR staff are required to assist in general duties such as answering phones, weekly outreach, fundraising, and other office tasks as required QUALIFICATIONS: Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited school California State Bar admission 3+ years of experience advocating for, representing and/or litigating on behalf of clients in areas such as employment law, religious discrimination, public accommodation, denial of benefits by governmental and private actors in courts and administrative agencies Strong time management skills with a demonstrated ability for meeting deadlines Demonstrated problem-solving skills with outstanding attention to detail Comfort working productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking experience Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds Access to a working vehicle and the ability to drive throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area High degree of self-motivation and creativity A strong commitment to civil rights and CAIR's mission Basic computer proficiency including knowledge of Office 365, One Drive, and West Law Next Knowledge of cloud applications such as Share Point, Office365, and social media applications (preferred) Conversational proficiency in Arabic, Farsi or Urdu (preferred but not required) TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and updated resume Equal Employment Opportunity: CAIR-CA is passionately committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.
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