Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice (Litigation)

Are you a collaborative, creative, litigation attorney who is deeply committed to immigrants’ rights? Consider joining the Immigrant Justice team at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, SF Bay Area (LCCRSF)!

About You

As Staff Attorney, you will play an essential role in LCCRSF’s Immigrant Justice (Litigation) program. You will work under the supervision of the Immigrant Justice Program Director. With guidance from the Immigrant Justice Program Director, you will initiate and conduct all stages of impact litigation advancing immigrant rights. Priorities of the Immigrant Justice impact litigation program include habeas proceedings for immigrants subjected to prolonged detention; habeas proceedings for immigrants newly arrested pursuant to recently implemented mass arrest policies, including courthouse arrest policies; detention conditions lawsuits under federal and state laws; investigations of detention abuses; and defense against ideological deportation.

The ideal candidate will have experience litigating immigration matters in federal court and a strong commitment to working with immigrants and advancing the immigrant rights movement.

About LCCRSF

As one of the West Coast’s longest-standing civil rights organizations, LCCRSF has been fighting oppression and racism since 1968—working toward a society that is truly just and equitable.

Born out of the Civil Rights Movement, we stand with historically vulnerable communities, immigrants, and refugees—advancing their rights through litigation, advocacy, and direct legal support.

Our work is sustained by our dedicated staff, alongside legal fellows, 1,000+ pro bono attorneys, and committed volunteers—all united in the pursuit of justice.

We’re in this for the long haul. By caring for ourselves and our communities, we remain fierce in the fight for Racial Justice, Immigrant Justice, and Economic Justice. Learn more at lccrsf.org.

Your Work

With guidance from the Immigrant Justice Program Director and through collaboration with key partners, the IJ Staff Attorney will conduct all stages of impact litigation.

Specific duties include:

• Develop and support litigation strategy;
• Perform legal and factual research related to ongoing or potential litigation;
• Draft and review pleadings, participate in discovery strategy and execution, and conduct other litigation tasks, as needed;
• Track hours expended on litigation matters, for use in grant reporting and future possible fee petitions;
• Support fellows and interns, as needed;
• Collaborate with community partners on litigation and non-litigation advocacy;
• Support co-counsel relationships with law firms and non-profit partners;
• Provide technical assistance to pro bono attorneys from the private bar, other non-profits, and law schools in areas of LCCRSF IJ team expertise; and
• Other tasks as assigned by the Immigrant Justice Program Director.

Essential Qualifications

• J.D. and a member in good standing of any state bar (*California strongly preferred);
• Minimum of two years of litigation experience;
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, goals and priorities of LCCRSF;
• Experience working with immigrant communities, preferably within California (law school clinic experience included);
• Spanish language competency preferred;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, writing, editing skills, and strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently; ability to set and carry out objectives and prioritize workflow with minimal supervision; and
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse groups of individuals, including representatives of government, the private bar, and grassroots organizations.

Salary, Benefits, Work location

This position is full-time, exempt, with an annual salary equivalent to $85k to $95k/year DOE and reports to the Immigrant Justice Program Director. Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, commute, 403B, and phone and internet reimbursement. Generous time off includes three weeks vacation plus a personal day, paid sick time, twelve paid holidays, short Fridays, and winter break (office closure during the last week of the year).

This position may need to do some in-person work for client meetings and legal proceedings, including court hearings. Our office is located on the Embarcadero in downtown San Francisco, close to many transit options. We are currently remote with our office available for optional use, or as needed. Staff are required to attend the LCCRSF monthly staff meeting in person. While remote, employees may not work outside CA for more than 30 consecutive days at a time.

General working hours are 9am-5pm, M-F. LCCRSF is Latina- and woman-led, with approximately 30 staff. We are flexible, family-friendly, and value health, wellness and balance. We follow ADA guidelines - reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment and Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position, constantly operate a computer, and must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

To Apply 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants should submit 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) three professional references.

Submit via https://lccrsf.bamboohr.com/careers/32

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area thrives as an inclusive/equal opportunity employer. People of all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply.