Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice (Litigation)

Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice (Litigation)

Posted : September 11, 2025

Overview

Are you a collaborative, creative, litigation attorney who is deeply committed to immigrants' rights? Consider joining the Immigrant Justice team at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, SF Bay Area (LCCRSF)!

Location : Mostly remote, with the San Francisco office open as an option. Must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. FLSA : Exempt, Full-time. Compensation : Equivalent to $85,000 to $95,000 annually depending on experience. Reports to : Program Director, Immigrant Justice.

About you : You will play an essential role in LCCRSF's Immigrant Justice (Litigation) program, working under the supervision of the Immigrant Justice Program Director to initiate and conduct all stages of impact litigation advancing immigrant rights. Priorities include habeas proceedings for immigrants subjected to prolonged detention, habeas proceedings for immigrants arrested under mass arrest policies, detention conditions lawsuits, investigations of detention abuses, and defense against ideological deportation.

About LCCRSF : One of the West Coast's longest-standing civil rights organizations, LCCRSF has fought oppression and racism since 1968, standing with historically vulnerable communities, immigrants, and refugees—advancing rights through litigation, advocacy, and direct legal support. We are a Latina- and woman-led organization with a commitment to racial, immigrant, and economic justice.

To Apply : Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) three professional references. Submit via https : / / lccrsf.bamboohr.com / careers / 32. This employer is an inclusive / equal opportunity employer; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Your Work

With guidance from the Immigrant Justice Program Director and collaboration with key partners, the IJ Staff Attorney will conduct all stages of impact litigation.

Specific duties include :

• Develop and support litigation strategy;
• Perform legal and factual research related to ongoing or potential litigation;
• Draft and review pleadings, participate in discovery strategy and execution, and conduct other litigation tasks as needed;
• Track hours expended on litigation matters for grant reporting and potential fee petitions;
• Support fellows and interns, as needed;
• Support co-counsel relationships with law firms and non-profit partners;
• Provide technical assistance to pro bono attorneys from the private bar, other non-profits, and law schools in areas of LCCRSF IJ team expertise; and
• Other tasks as assigned by the Immigrant Justice Program Director.

Essential Qualifications

Salary, Benefits, Work location

This position is full-time, exempt, with an annual salary equivalent to $85,000 to $95,000 / year DOE, and reports to the Immigrant Justice Program Director. Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, commute, 403B, and phone and internet reimbursement. Generous time off includes three weeks of vacation plus a personal day, paid sick time, twelve paid holidays, short Fridays, and winter break (office closure during the last week of the year).

Work Location and Schedule

This position may require some in-person work for client meetings and legal proceedings, including court hearings. Our office is located on the Embarcadero in downtown San Francisco, with the option to work remotely. Staff are required to attend the LCCRSF monthly staff meeting in person. While remote, employees may not work outside CA for more than 30 consecutive days. General working hours are 9am-5pm, Monday–Friday. LCCRSF is Latino- and woman-led, with ~30 staff. We value health, balance, and ADA accommodations.

Working Environment and Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions. While performing duties, the employee must be able to remain stationary, operate a computer, and communicate information clearly. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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