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About the Role

The Asian Law Caucus is seeking an experienced attorney to lead its Workers’ Rights Program. This role involves advocating for immigrant and low-wage workers through litigation, policy advocacy, and direct legal services. The Program Director will lead a team, shape strategic direction, and foster partnerships to build power for low-income, immigrant workers.

Responsibilities

Advance a workers’ rights agenda on local, state, and federal levels using integrated advocacy strategies.
Develop and lead impact litigation to expand workers’ rights.
Provide legal support for worker-led and/or worker-center-supported campaigns.
Develop direct service priorities and plans and oversee their implementation.
Identify intersecting workers’ rights issues with other programs and collaborate on strategy.
Develop community engagement, policy advocacy, and narrative shifting strategies.
Develop and maintain technical expertise on employment law, workers’ rights, and related economic justice issues.
Establish and deepen relationships with grassroots partners, advocacy and legal organizations, and government officials.
Serve as an ambassador for the program and the organization, communicating ALC’s work in various fora.
Engage with funders, including providing written analyses and identifying new opportunities.
Work closely with Development and Program staff on grant proposals, reporting, and fundraising events.
Serve as a leadership/management team member, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making.
Lead, manage, and mentor team members with clear accountability and effective work plan implementation.
Recruit and hire Workers’ Rights Program team members, and directly supervise the attorneys.
Provide mentorship and guidance to attorneys and support staff.
Develop and manage the program budget and resources.
Lead, model, and promote a healthy culture of collaboration and accountability.
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 or relevant legal practice.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising staff, managing a team, or equivalent demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience on cases.
Experience in civil litigation (including law and motion work, discovery, and/or taking and defending depositions), direct legal services, or policy.
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 and 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.
Non-English language skills in AMEMSA and/or Asian languages are a plus, but not required.
Familiarity with the intersection of workers’ rights and other issues, such as immigration, national security and civil rights, and housing, a plus.
Familiarity in practicing in a nonprofit organization, a plus.

Skills

Strategic litigation
Community-centered policy advocacy
Direct legal services
Strategic partnerships
Workplace organizing
Worker-led campaigns
Movement building
Legal expertise in workers’ rights
Management
Supervisory experience
Leadership experience
Research
Analytical skills
Written communication
Oral communication
Conflict resolution
Long-term visioning
Strategic planning

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Management
Eight (8) years relevant experience in employment/workers' rights law or relevant legal practice
Three (3) years of experience supervising staff, managing a team, or equivalent demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience on cases

Education Level

J.D. degree
California bar membership

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.