Position: Senior Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice Program
Type: Regular, Exempt, Full-time. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by CWA Local 9410.
Location: San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that is required to work in our San Francisco office two days a week. Domestic travel required.
Deadline: Applications are due by April 27, 2026.
Reports to: The Senior Staff Attorney reports to the Immigrant Justice Program Director.
Compensation and Benefits: 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 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.
The Opportunity
The Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to join its Immigrant Justice Program at a critical moment for immigrant communities. As we confront increased enforcement and policy changes targeting immigrants, we are strengthening our legal team to protect populations under attack and defend civil rights. Join our dynamic team in advocating for immigrants’ rights through a combination of impact litigation, community-centered legal advocacy, and representation of individual clients in habeas petitions, and bond and removal proceedings.
The position reflects our commitment to integrating legal advocacy with movement building to create systemic change. You’ll work within a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and community partnership, under the supervision and mentorship of our Immigrant Justice Program Director.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following via Breezy app.
- A cover letter
- Resume
- Writing sample (no more than 10 pages)
- Three professional references (including two direct supervisor references)
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.