Senior Staff Attorney – Litigation

Asian Law Caucus

. Develop strategic, impact litigation addressing civil rights and economic justice issues affecting Asian and Pacific Islander, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities, as well as other low-income and immigrant communities .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $113,912 - $148,629 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil rights and economic justice litigation, with a strong focus on managing complex cases and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in legal research, analysis, and advocacy, with a commitment to serving low-income and immigrant communities.

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Civil Rights LitigationState And Federal Court ExperienceLegal Research And AnalysisCase ManagementCalifornia Bar Membership

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Hard Skills

Litigation Strategy DevelopmentTrial And Appellate LitigationDiscovery And Motions PracticeEvidentiary ProceedingsPublic Interest LawVoting Rights LawConstitutional LawDiscrimination LawClass-Action PracticeFactual Investigation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStorytelling SkillsCollaborationIndependenceCommitment To Community

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. DegreeB.A./B.S. DegreeCalifornia Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Impact LitigationInclusive DemocracyImmigrant JusticeWorkers’ RightsHousing RightsLow-Income CommunitiesAPI/AMEMSA CommunitiesPro Bono CounselLegal AdvocacyCommunity-Based Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop strategic, impact litigation addressing civil rights and economic justice issues affecting Asian and Pacific Islander, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities, as well as other low-income and immigrant communities
Work with the Litigation Director, Program Directors, and Managing Attorneys to identify potential litigation supporting inclusive democracy, immigrant justice, workers’ rights, and housing rights
Develop legal theories and strategies and identify litigation needs across or between program areas
Conduct factual investigations and build trusting relationships with potential organizational, associational, and individual plaintiffs and prospective co-counsel
Pursue cases and conduct all aspects of civil trial and appellate litigation in state and federal court
Handle case development and filing, discovery, mediation, motions practice, evidentiary proceedings, trials, appeals, and settlements
Lead and help manage litigation teams involving junior attorneys, co-counsel, and/or pro bono counsel
Analyze court rulings and legal strategy for ALC staff, board of directors, the public, media, and other stakeholders
Travel as required for case investigations, depositions, hearings, trials, and related activities
Participate in supervisor check-ins, staff meetings, team meetings, organization meetings, two annual retreats, and an anniversary celebration dinner

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A./B.S. and J.D. degrees
California bar membership required
At least five years of experience conducting state and/or federal court litigation
Experience with public interest and/or civil rights litigation
Experience with voting rights, administrative law, constitutional law, discrimination law, structural reform, writ and/or class-action practice is a plus
Demonstrated commitment to low-income, immigrant, and/or API/AMEMSA communities
Excellent skills in legal research, analysis, and written and oral advocacy
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and projects in a timely manner
Effective communication and storytelling skills for legal and lay audiences
Willingness to learn and grow
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, advocates, and community-based organizations
Language proficiency in an Asian or Middle Eastern language is a plus
Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than 10 pages, and three professional references, including two direct supervisor references

Benefits

Comp & perks

Language premiums of $1,500 for oral proficiency and $1,500 for written proficiency in each language
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
Participation in two annual retreats and an anniversary celebration dinner