Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers’ Rights Program

Asianlawcaucus; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation & paid holidays

Language premium (oral)

Language premium (written)

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Asian Law Caucus (ALC) in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney for the Workers’ Rights Program. The attorney will advocate for immigrant workers using strategic litigation, community-focused legal and policy advocacy, and direct legal services to support worker organizing.

This role involves collaboration with worker centers and community partners to build enduring power for low-income, immigrant workers, integrating legal advocacy with movement building under

Qualifications

• The attorney will advocate for immigrant workers through strategic litigation, community-centered legal and policy advocacy, direct legal services, and support for worker organizing.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for immigrant workers through strategic litigation, community-centered legal and policy advocacy, direct legal services, and support for worker organizing.
• Collaborate with worker centers and community partners to build lasting power for low-income, immigrant workers.
• Support the integration of legal advocacy with movement building to create systemic change.
• Work within a collaborative, innovative environment under the Workers’ Rights Program Director.

Job description

Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers’ Rights Program

Position: Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers’ Rights Program

Type: Regular, Exempt, Full-time, This position is included in the collective bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 9410.

Location: San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that is required to work in the office 2 days a week.

Deadline: Applications are due by August 11, 2026.

Compensation and Benefits: The Staff Attorney's salary range is $87,550 - $137,620. The Senior Staff Attorney’s salary range is $113,912 - $148,629.

This position is eligible for language premiums for demonstrated proficiency in a language other than English that is regularly used in their job duties. The annual premium is $1,500 for oral proficiency and $1,500 for written proficiency in each language.

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 401(k) retirement plan with employer non‑elective contribution and match.

The Opportunity: Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney (depending on years of relevant experience) at a crucial time for immigrant and low‑wage workers. Immigrant workers face governmental attacks and employer retaliation and intimidation. Employers use new technologies and old tactics to exploit workers, in industries ranging from restaurants to care work to transportation. Amid these challenges, our team works to strengthen worker power and protect Asian and Pacific Islander communities from wage theft, discrimination, and unsafe work environments.

Current and recent matters have sought to hold companies accountable for their app‑based workers; garnered up to seven‑figure wage‑theft recoveries; combated efforts to strip immigrants of commercial driver’s licenses; and protected immigrant workers from information‑sharing with ICE.

The attorney will advocate for immigrant workers through a combination of strategic litigation, community‑centered legal and policy advocacy, direct legal services, and support for worker organizing. The attorney will work closely with worker centers and community partners to build lasting power for low‑income, immigrant workers. The position reflects our commitment to integrating legal advocacy with movement building to create systemic change. The attorney will work within a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and community partnership, under the guidance of our Workers’ Rights Program Director.

The Organization: ALC is the nation’s first legal organization focusing on advancing and defending the civil rights of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Since 1972, ALC has fought for access to affordable housing in San Francisco’s Chinatown, 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, across our Housing Rights, Workers’ Rights, Immigrant Justice, and National Democracy Initiative programs, and other emerging areas of law.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following via BreezyHR by August 11, 2026.

• A Cover letter explaining your interest in the position is required
• Resume
• Writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
• Three professional references (including one direct supervisor reference)

For more information and to apply, visit our job portal below.

Asian Law Caucus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including HIV, cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, reproductive health decision‑making, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim and survivor status, political affiliation, height, weight or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.