Director, Immigrant Workers’ Rights Program

Asian Law Caucus; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Insurance coverage

FSA

Commuter benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

Asian Law Caucus is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Program Director of the Workers’ Rights Program in San Francisco. You will lead a team, oversee strategic litigation, and advance advocacy for immigrant and low-wage workers amid evolving enforcement and technology-driven challenges.

Responsibilities include directing policy work, building partnerships with worker centers, and coordinating services, litigation, and community organizing to protect workers’ rights and expand access to

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and California bar membership required.
• Minimum of eight years relevant experience in employment/workers' rights law.
• Three to five years of managing and supervising staff.
• Excellent legal, research, written, and oral communication skills.
• Experience working with external co-counsel or in a coalition setting comprised of multiple organizational partners.
• Non-English language skills in AMEMSA and/or Asian languages are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Workers’ Rights Program and supervise team.
• Develop and oversee program goals and integrated advocacy strategies in collaboration with the Executive Team and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead impact litigation to expand workers’ rights with guidance from Legal Director, Litigation Director, and Senior Counsel.
• Build community engagement, policy advocacy, and partnerships with worker centers and community partners.
• Develop and manage program budget and resources with Finance Director.
• Coordinate with Development and Program staff on grant proposals and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Legal Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Coalition Building

Mentorship

Budgeting

Education

J.D. degree and California bar membership

Job description

Asian Law Caucus is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Program Director of the Workers’ Rights Program in San Francisco. You will lead a team, oversee strategic litigation, and advance advocacy for immigrant and low-wage workers amid evolving enforcement and technology-driven challenges.

Responsibilities include directing policy work, building partnerships with worker centers, and coordinating services, litigation, and community organizing to protect workers’ rights and expand access to