Paralegal or Senior Paralegal, Immigrant Justice & Litigation

Asian Law Caucus • San Francisco, CA

41d • $72,100 - $101,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Asian Law Caucus is hiring a full-time Paralegal or Senior Paralegal to provide litigation and other legal support to its Immigrant Justice Program Director and other attorneys, including the Litigation Director. The role supports attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial, appeals, and post-trial proceedings. The position is based in San Francisco, California, and is hybrid, with two required in-office days per week. It is regular, non-exempt, and represented by CWA Local 9410. The paralegal works under the supervision of the Immigrant Justice Program Director and may receive additional direction from other attorneys. Senior-level hires exercise greater leadership and independence consistent with the organization’s criteria for senior designation.

The role includes court filings, discovery, document review and production, docket and deadline management, document organization, hearing and trial preparation, appellate record preparation, client interviews, factual investigation, legal research, and cite-checking. It also includes case-management and administrative support, maintaining case records and databases, and coordinating language access when bilingual. The position requires culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and empathetic work with people who may be experiencing extreme stress and instability. Some evening and weekend work may be required, along with participation in staff, team, supervisory, and organization meetings, two annual retreats, an anniversary celebration dinner, and meetings in the San Francisco Bay Area as needed.

The Asian Law Caucus is a legal organization focused on advancing and defending the civil rights of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Its work includes litigation, advocacy, community education, and direct client representation for low-income immigrants and communities of color across its Housing Rights, Workers’ Rights, Immigrant Justice, and National Democracy Initiative programs and other emerging areas of law.

Salary ranges are $72,100–$94,074 for Paralegal and $90,270.72–$101,599.92 for Senior Paralegal, determined by relevant years of experience and the union salary scale. Language premiums are available for demonstrated proficiency in languages regularly used for job duties: $1,500 annually for oral proficiency and $1,500 annually for written proficiency in each language. Applications are to be submitted through BreezyHR with a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than ten pages, and three professional references, including at least two direct supervisors. The posting gives an application deadline of Wednesday, November 18, without specifying a year.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience working as a paralegal, including in complex litigation, supporting cases from beginning to end, and understanding common litigation practices, procedures, and workflow; at least five years of experience is required for Senior Paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association-approved program is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, local court rules, and legal terminology.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and/or immigrant communities; knowledge of legal issues facing immigrants is preferred.
• Proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw, or similar legal research platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Well-organized, highly motivated, attentive to detail, and a creative problem-solver.
• Ability to work independently and steer cases and projects on one’s own initiative, as well as work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and handle high-volume, fast-paced activity while remaining calm under pressure and flexible.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and empathetic services to individuals experiencing extreme stress and instability.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample of no more than ten pages, and three professional references, including at least two direct supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with legal case-management systems, specifically Clio.
• Fluency in another language, such as an East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian language, and/or Spanish.
• Experience working with people whose primary language is not English, people with disabilities, people experiencing a crisis, and/or people living in poverty.
• Experience working in a nonprofit legal-service or other direct-service environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from a program approved by the American Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case initiation through trial, appeals, and post-trial proceedings.
• Assist under attorney supervision with drafting court filings, including pleadings, motions, notices, and proposed orders; file documents in federal and state courts, including appellate courts; and arrange service of process.
• Assist with propounding and responding to discovery, reviewing and organizing documents and exhibits, and summarizing depositions and other evidence produced in discovery.
• Provide hearing and trial support, including preparing binders and exhibits, arranging travel, and assisting attorneys during hearings and trial.
• Prepare appellate records and appendices by compiling and reviewing trial court documents and transcripts.
• Conduct initial client interviews and factual investigations, gather case facts, and coordinate witness schedules.
• Identify and assess legal issues and conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and court rules.
• Proofread and cite-check court briefs and discovery documents, including Bluebooking.
• Maintain electronic case notes, court and other deadlines, and files using legal management software and databases; prepare retainers and other forms; and organize documents in SharePoint.
• Perform case-management, administrative, and clerical tasks, including entering client and case data for program evaluation, outcome tracking, and grant reporting; copying and filing; processing invoices; and documenting financial transactions.
• Provide or secure and coordinate qualified translators and interpreters to ensure language access among clients, attorneys, and volunteers, if bilingual.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
• Participate in regular supervisory, staff, team, and other organization meetings, annual retreats, an anniversary celebration dinner, and San Francisco Bay Area meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; the organization pays 100% of employee premiums and 75% of premiums for qualified dependents.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer non-elective contribution and match.
• Annual language premiums for demonstrated proficiency in languages regularly used in job duties: $1,500 for oral proficiency and $1,500 for written proficiency in each language.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed