Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus
Senior Staff Attorney or Staff Attorney Workers’ Rights Program
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Type:
Regular, Exempt, Full-time, positionLocation:
Hybrid Work Schedule, Based in San Francisco or Oakland, CADeadline:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until filled.Compensation:The Staff Attorney's salary range is $98,538 - $121,190 (for 5 to 12+ years of experience).The Senior Staff Attorney's salary range is $106,000 - $146,729 (for 7 to 18+ years of experience).ALC offers an additional $1,000 annual compensation for proficiency in a language other than English and an additional $1,000 annual compensation for graduate degree(s). ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents); a flexible spending account (FSA); and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match. This position is included in the collective bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 9410.The Opportunity:Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus (ALC) is hiring a Senior Staff Attorney (with a minimum of seven years’ experience) or Staff Attorney (with a minimum of five years’ experience) to work in ALC’s Workers’ Rights Program to advocate for low-income immigrant workers. The Senior Staff or Staff Attorney’s work will include handling direct service cases on a wide range of workplace issues, including wage and hour, race and national origin discrimination, retaliation, health and safety, and unemployment insurance benefit appeals; providing legal support for worker center partners; working on related impact litigation; and assisting with community outreach and education about workplace rights. Senior Staff Attorneys are expected to develop and lead direct service and impact litigation cases, mission-aligned policy initiatives, and/or other advocacy projects for low-income workers. Both positions report to the Workers’ Rights Program Manager.The Organization:ALC is the nation’s first legal organization focusing on advancing and defending the civil rights of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Since 1972, ALC has litigated high-profile civil rights cases, advocated for landmark policy changes, and provided services, including community education and direct client representation. Current program areas include Workers’ Rights, Immigrant Rights, Housing Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, National Security & Civil Rights, and Voting Rights. ALC is based in San Francisco, a hub of the Asian American rights movement, progressive politics, and social justice activism.Responsibilities:Manage direct service caseload representing low-wage workers and provide high-quality legal representation to clients.Provide legal support for worker-led and/or worker-center-supported campaigns.Build and maintain strategic community partnerships with grassroots organizations to address immigrant workers’ rights issues.Identify systemic problems through direct services work and participate in resulting litigation and advocacy efforts.Develop and litigate impact cases, including class actions, in state and federal court.Participate in community education and outreach efforts.Collaborate with Communications staff to develop stories with ALC clients and execute narrative-shifting strategies.Supervise community advocates, paralegals, law clerks, and other volunteers on legal cases.All ALC staff are expected to participate in regular check-in meetings with their supervisor/supervisees and other organization meetings, as required.Desired Qualifications:B.A./B.S. and J.D. degrees; California bar membership required.Demonstrated commitment to advancing the rights of low-income, people of color, immigrant, or worker communities.Substantive legal experience in labor and employment law.Experience in providing legal services and/or conducting state/federal court litigation; a minimum of five (5) years of experience for Staff Attorney and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience for Senior Staff Attorney.Excellent research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and projects in a timely manner.Highly motivated self-starter.Demonstrated leadership and ability to work independently and collaboratively.Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.Application Process:Interested candidates should submit via email to
jobs@advancingjustice-alc.org
(as PDF attachments):Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.Resume.Writing sample (no more than 10 pages).Three professional references.Please indicate which type of position you are applying for in the subject field. ALC reserves the right to suggest that your qualifications are better aligned with the other position.Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Regular, Exempt, Full-time, positionLocation:
Hybrid Work Schedule, Based in San Francisco or Oakland, CADeadline:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until filled.Compensation:The Staff Attorney's salary range is $98,538 - $121,190 (for 5 to 12+ years of experience).The Senior Staff Attorney's salary range is $106,000 - $146,729 (for 7 to 18+ years of experience).ALC offers an additional $1,000 annual compensation for proficiency in a language other than English and an additional $1,000 annual compensation for graduate degree(s). ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents); a flexible spending account (FSA); and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match. This position is included in the collective bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 9410.The Opportunity:Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus (ALC) is hiring a Senior Staff Attorney (with a minimum of seven years’ experience) or Staff Attorney (with a minimum of five years’ experience) to work in ALC’s Workers’ Rights Program to advocate for low-income immigrant workers. The Senior Staff or Staff Attorney’s work will include handling direct service cases on a wide range of workplace issues, including wage and hour, race and national origin discrimination, retaliation, health and safety, and unemployment insurance benefit appeals; providing legal support for worker center partners; working on related impact litigation; and assisting with community outreach and education about workplace rights. Senior Staff Attorneys are expected to develop and lead direct service and impact litigation cases, mission-aligned policy initiatives, and/or other advocacy projects for low-income workers. Both positions report to the Workers’ Rights Program Manager.The Organization:ALC is the nation’s first legal organization focusing on advancing and defending the civil rights of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Since 1972, ALC has litigated high-profile civil rights cases, advocated for landmark policy changes, and provided services, including community education and direct client representation. Current program areas include Workers’ Rights, Immigrant Rights, Housing Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, National Security & Civil Rights, and Voting Rights. ALC is based in San Francisco, a hub of the Asian American rights movement, progressive politics, and social justice activism.Responsibilities:Manage direct service caseload representing low-wage workers and provide high-quality legal representation to clients.Provide legal support for worker-led and/or worker-center-supported campaigns.Build and maintain strategic community partnerships with grassroots organizations to address immigrant workers’ rights issues.Identify systemic problems through direct services work and participate in resulting litigation and advocacy efforts.Develop and litigate impact cases, including class actions, in state and federal court.Participate in community education and outreach efforts.Collaborate with Communications staff to develop stories with ALC clients and execute narrative-shifting strategies.Supervise community advocates, paralegals, law clerks, and other volunteers on legal cases.All ALC staff are expected to participate in regular check-in meetings with their supervisor/supervisees and other organization meetings, as required.Desired Qualifications:B.A./B.S. and J.D. degrees; California bar membership required.Demonstrated commitment to advancing the rights of low-income, people of color, immigrant, or worker communities.Substantive legal experience in labor and employment law.Experience in providing legal services and/or conducting state/federal court litigation; a minimum of five (5) years of experience for Staff Attorney and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience for Senior Staff Attorney.Excellent research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and projects in a timely manner.Highly motivated self-starter.Demonstrated leadership and ability to work independently and collaboratively.Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.Application Process:Interested candidates should submit via email to
jobs@advancingjustice-alc.org
(as PDF attachments):Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.Resume.Writing sample (no more than 10 pages).Three professional references.Please indicate which type of position you are applying for in the subject field. ALC reserves the right to suggest that your qualifications are better aligned with the other position.Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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