Workers’ Rights Staff Attorney
Quick answer
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is hiring a mid-level Staff Attorney (San Juan Capistrano, CA) with a salary range of $78,000, to work on employment and immigration law matters.
- Role
- Workers’ Rights Staff Attorney
- Organization
- The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
- Location
- San Juan Capistrano Office
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $78,000 range based on experience
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join the Workers’ Rights and Labor Legal Services Department (WRD). The attorney will work on matters at the intersection of immigration and employment law, including wage theft, retaliation, discrimination, and labor-based immigration relief.
What you'll do
- Provide legal consultations and screenings to prospective clients
- Maintain a caseload and represent clients in filing labor complaints
- Assess potential labor-based immigration relief and assist with applications
- Conduct Know Your Rights trainings and other public education activities
- Communicate with clients, labor agencies, and opposing counsel
- Stay up to date with changes in employment and immigration law
What it takes
- Active attorney license and good standing with a State Bar of California
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice and progressive social change
- Fluency or high proficiency in Spanish or other languages
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with providing direct services to the community
- Experience working with survivors of trauma, victims of violence, and human trafficking
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous time off benefits, 401K Plan, health, dental and vision plans
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at the San Juan Capistrano Office of CHIRLA.
What is the compensation?
The salary range is $78,000 based on experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an active attorney license, commitment to social justice, and fluency in Spanish or other languages.
How do I apply?
All applicants will be required to complete an Application for Employment prior to any scheduled interview. Apply through the CHIRLA Career Center.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)'s official posting before applying.
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