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About the Role

ALC seeks an experienced attorney to lead its Workers’ Rights Program. This role involves advocating for immigrant and low-wage workers through litigation, policy advocacy, direct legal services, and supporting worker organizing. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team and contribute to systemic change by integrating legal advocacy with movement building.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leadership/management team member, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making.
• Lead, manage, and mentor team members, ensuring clear accountability and effective work plan implementation.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise Workers’ Rights Program team members.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to attorneys and support staff, focusing on successful long-term litigation strategies and creative advocacy.
• Develop and manage the program budget and resources in partnership with the Finance Director.
• Lead, model, and promote a healthy culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of program goals and integrated advocacy strategies.
• Develop and lead impact litigation to expand workers’ rights.
• Develop direct service priorities and plans and oversee their implementation.
• Identify intersecting Workers’ rights work with other programs and collaborate on strategy.
• Develop community engagement, policy advocacy, and narrative shifting strategies.
• Maintain technical expertise on employment law, workers’ rights and related economic justice issues.
• Provide legal support for worker-led and/or worker-center-supported campaigns.
• Establish and deepen relationships with grassroots partners, advocacy and legal organizations, and government officials.
• Oversee the Workers’ Rights program team’s engagement with coalition partners and community engagement strategies.
• Act as an ambassador for the program and the organization, communicating ALC’s work in various fora.
• Engage with funders, including providing regular written analyses and identifying new opportunities.
• Work closely with Development and Program staff on grant proposals, reporting, and fundraising events.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and California bar membership required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in employment/workers' rights law, with legal services, policy advocacy, or state/federal court litigation approach.
• Ideally with familiarity in practicing in a nonprofit organization.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience managing and supervising staff, and managing a team.
• Excellent legal skills, including taking and defending depositions, law and motion work, and discovery.
• Excellent research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor the message to the audience.
• Experience working with external co-counsel or in a coalition setting comprised of multiple organizational partners.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Ability to conduct long-term visioning and strategic planning, both for the program and the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work independently and in collaboration with other attorneys, community advocates, and community-based organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to building power for and with grassroots communities.
• Experience working with AMEMSA and API community members impacted by the immigration system is highly desired.
• Problem solver and team player with a sense of humor.

Skills

• Litigation
• Policy advocacy
• Direct legal services
• Worker organizing
• Team management
• Budget management
• Strategic planning
• Community engagement
• Legal research
• Legal analysis
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Collaboration
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Management
• 8+ years relevant experience in employment/workers' rights law
• 3-5 years of experience managing and supervising staff

Education Level

• J.D. degree

Salary/Compensations

• $161,197 to $176,144

Benefits

• Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75% for qualified dependents)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.