Senior Supervising Attorney, Workers’ Rights (Hybrid)

UFW Foundation; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Immigration services discount

Job summary

UFW Foundation in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead the Workers’ Rights program. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on building a new legal services program, supervising a regional team, and shaping policy with communities.

The role requires California bar membership, 3+ years in workers’ rights, and bilingual English/Spanish. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $105,000 annually with generous benefits and on-site/travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Active California bar membership, in good standing.
• Minimum 3 years of workers’ rights experience; 5 years preferred.
• Functional bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a docket of cases including individual actions, class actions, and amicus briefs to enforce labor standards.
• Handle wage theft, retaliation, misclassification, and harassment in administrative proceedings and in court.
• Design program protocols and own funder reporting and grant compliance metrics.
• Supervise and mentor a regional team of attorneys and support staff; review work before filing.
• Build and strengthen relationships with worker centers, grassroots organizations, and nonprofit partners.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Litigation experience

Team supervision

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

UFW Foundation in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead the Workers’ Rights program. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on building a new legal services program, supervising a regional team, and shaping policy with communities.

The role requires California bar membership, 3+ years in workers’ rights, and bilingual English/Spanish. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $105,000 annually with generous benefits and on-site/travel expectations.