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. Following ALC’s multi-pronged approach, 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 to promote and support workplace organizing and worker-led campaigns; working on related impact litigation that grows out of our direct service or community work; 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 the passage of landmark policy changes, and provided an array of services, including community education, advocacy, and direct client representation to further the rights of low-income immigrants and communities of color. Current program areas include Workers’ Rights, Immigrant Rights, Housing Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, National Security & Civil Rights, and Voting Rights. A growing staff of 50+ provides strong collegial support and opportunities to learn about and collaborate with other program areas. ALC is a founding member of the national Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliation with partners in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.
ALC is based in San Francisco, a hub of the Asian American rights movement, progressive politics, and social justice activism. Our location in Chinatown is the first mixed-use, affordable housing co-op in San Francisco, serving as a model for preserving affordable housing in the city and protecting tenants’ rights.
Responsibilities
Day-to-day activities include the following:
All ALC staff are expected to participate in regular check-in meetings with their supervisor/supervisees, staff meetings, team meetings, and other organization meetings, as required.
Note: This job description is subject to change and is not intended to constitute a contract.
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…
ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes the following: 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 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.
ALC’s comprehensive benefits package includes the following: generous vacation and paid holidays; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of…
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 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).
Interested candidates should submit via email to jobs@advancingjustice-alc.org (as PDF attachments) by March 18th, 2024.
(1) cover letter explaining your interest in the position
(2) resume
(3) writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
(4) three professional references
Please indicate which type of position you are applying for, using either “Senior Staff Attorney, Workers’ Rights Program” or “Staff Attorney, Workers’ Rights Program” in the subject field. ALC reserves the right to suggest that your qualifications are better aligned with the other position and invite you to be considered for that one instead.
Interested candidates should submit via email to jobs@advancingjustice-alc.org (as PDF attachments) by March 18th, 2024.
(1) cover letter explaining your interest in the position
(2…