Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation – Two-Year Term

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November 5

☕ Washington – Remote

Although this job is listed in Washington, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $110k - $120k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC

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Non-profit • Social Impact • Education

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national non-profit civil rights organization that advocates for the rights and civic participation of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and immigrant communities. The organization uses legal advocacy and litigation, policy advocacy, research, community education, and direct services—such as citizenship clinics, Know Your Rights resources, language access, and voter protection—to combat anti-Asian hate, protect civil liberties, and increase political power and visibility for its communities. AAJC also conducts outreach on immigration, education equity, telecommunications access, and census participation to advance racial justice and equitable public policy.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 1991

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📚 Education

📋 Description

• Identify, develop, and lead litigation in federal and state courts. • Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs; conduct discovery; present oral arguments; and handle appeals. • Collaborate with staff across the organization, including Communications, Community Engagement, Research, Development, and relevant policy teams. • Assist with and support AAJC’s administrative and legislative advocacy by providing legal analysis and technical assistance to colleagues. • Develop community education tools, including webinars, trainings, and Know Your Rights (KYR) materials. • Supervise law student interns and legal fellows, and manage external consultants, as needed.

🎯 Requirements

• J.D. degree from accredited law school • Member in good standing with a state bar association with ability to waive into DC bar • At least six years of litigation experience in federal courts • Experience in immigration/immigrant rights, voting rights, and/or educational equity strongly preferred • Demonstrated experience in the investigation, development, and litigation of impact cases advancing civil rights • Significant experience working with coalitions • Experience working with diverse groups from various sectors

🏖️ Benefits

• 401(k) • Competitive salary • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Home office stipend • Paid time off • Parental leave • Training & development • Vision insurance • Wellness resources