API Legal Outreach
Staff Attorney - Senior + Disability Rights Project
API Legal Outreach - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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API Legal Outreach About Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. A growing community-based organization founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to the most marginalized segments of our community including low-income women, seniors, immigrants, and youth. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our work is focused in the areas of Gender-based Violence, Immigration and Immigrant Rights, Disability Rights, Senior Law and Elder Abuse, Anti-Human Trafficking, Youth Violence Prevention, Anti API Hate Violence, the preservation of affordable housing and small businesses, and other social justice issues. About Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. A growing community-based organization founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to the most marginalized segments of our community including low-income women, seniors, immigrants, and youth. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our work is focused in the areas of Gender-based Violence, Immigration and Immigrant Rights, Disability Rights, Senior Law and Elder Abuse, Anti-Human Trafficking, Youth Violence Prevention, Anti API Hate Violence, the preservation of affordable housing and small businesses, and other social justice issues.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney will assist in providing legal representation to low-income adults 60 years of age or older and adults with disabilities in all areas of civil law, elder law, elder abuse and disability rights. This role is based primarily in our San Francisco office, with additional responsibilities linked to our East Bay office. The role requires a strong commitment to social justice, with frequent interactions with a wide range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to serving underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities and BIPOC communities in the Greater Bay Area.
Key Responsibilities
Work in other priority areas such as immigration, public benefits, domestic violence, sexual assault, housing, and estates Conduct community education and outreach. Staff clinics at sites accessible to consumers. Provide technical assistance and training to community and public agencies. Represent the organization at community, legal, funding, and other meetings and functions.
Minimum Qualifications
At least two (2) years of experience in serving or representing low-income and non-English speaking older clients and or those with disabilities. Demonstrated commitment to social justice through work for disadvantaged communities of color, strong research and fact gathering skills Strong advocacy and courtroom skills representing LEP clients. Strong written and oral communication skills, experience in journalism or writing other forms of descriptive essays, Highly motivated, detail oriented self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency with PC and database systems (Word, Excel, Abacus, and/or Salesforce) Ability to work independently; self-starter; detail oriented; to work well in a team-oriented, multicultural work environment. Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar; provisional bar candidates considered. Reside within 75 miles of API Legal Outreach office.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual/bicultural skills (Spanish, Cantonese, or other API language)
Compensation And Benefits
Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching funds 14 paid holidays, including floating holiday PTO, sick leave 100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision plans pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
To Apply
Please click on the links below to apply and send your cover letter and resume with three professional references. In the subject line, please write
Staff Attorney - Senior and Disability Rights Project . In your cover letter, please address the following questions: Why did you apply to APILO? How does the mission inspire you? How does your background and experience support APILO’s work?
Equal Employment Opportunity
API Legal Outreach is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Seniority level
Seniority levelEntry level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Staff Attorney - Senior + Disability Rights Project
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API Legal Outreach Staff Attorney - Senior + Disability Rights Project 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
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API Legal Outreach About Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. A growing community-based organization founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to the most marginalized segments of our community including low-income women, seniors, immigrants, and youth. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our work is focused in the areas of Gender-based Violence, Immigration and Immigrant Rights, Disability Rights, Senior Law and Elder Abuse, Anti-Human Trafficking, Youth Violence Prevention, Anti API Hate Violence, the preservation of affordable housing and small businesses, and other social justice issues. About Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. A growing community-based organization founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to the most marginalized segments of our community including low-income women, seniors, immigrants, and youth. With offices in Oakland and San Francisco, our work is focused in the areas of Gender-based Violence, Immigration and Immigrant Rights, Disability Rights, Senior Law and Elder Abuse, Anti-Human Trafficking, Youth Violence Prevention, Anti API Hate Violence, the preservation of affordable housing and small businesses, and other social justice issues.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney will assist in providing legal representation to low-income adults 60 years of age or older and adults with disabilities in all areas of civil law, elder law, elder abuse and disability rights. This role is based primarily in our San Francisco office, with additional responsibilities linked to our East Bay office. The role requires a strong commitment to social justice, with frequent interactions with a wide range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to serving underserved Asian and Pacific Islander communities and BIPOC communities in the Greater Bay Area.
Key Responsibilities
Work in other priority areas such as immigration, public benefits, domestic violence, sexual assault, housing, and estates Conduct community education and outreach. Staff clinics at sites accessible to consumers. Provide technical assistance and training to community and public agencies. Represent the organization at community, legal, funding, and other meetings and functions.
Minimum Qualifications
At least two (2) years of experience in serving or representing low-income and non-English speaking older clients and or those with disabilities. Demonstrated commitment to social justice through work for disadvantaged communities of color, strong research and fact gathering skills Strong advocacy and courtroom skills representing LEP clients. Strong written and oral communication skills, experience in journalism or writing other forms of descriptive essays, Highly motivated, detail oriented self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency with PC and database systems (Word, Excel, Abacus, and/or Salesforce) Ability to work independently; self-starter; detail oriented; to work well in a team-oriented, multicultural work environment. Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar; provisional bar candidates considered. Reside within 75 miles of API Legal Outreach office.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual/bicultural skills (Spanish, Cantonese, or other API language)
Compensation And Benefits
Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching funds 14 paid holidays, including floating holiday PTO, sick leave 100% employer-paid options for medical, dental, and vision plans pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
To Apply
Please click on the links below to apply and send your cover letter and resume with three professional references. In the subject line, please write
Staff Attorney - Senior and Disability Rights Project . In your cover letter, please address the following questions: Why did you apply to APILO? How does the mission inspire you? How does your background and experience support APILO’s work?
Equal Employment Opportunity
API Legal Outreach is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Seniority level
Seniority levelEntry level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionLegal IndustriesLaw Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at API Legal Outreach by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Staff Attorney” roles. San Francisco, CA $187,000.00-$210,000.00 2 months ago San Francisco, CA $115,000.00-$160,000.00 20 hours ago Legal Operations and Outside Counsel Manager San Francisco, CA $175,000.00-$245,000.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$185,000.00 3 weeks ago Legal Operations and Outside Counsel Manager San Francisco, CA $90,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day ago San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - $260K-$365K San Francisco, CA $260,000.00-$365,000.00 2 weeks ago Oakland, CA $105,000.00-$185,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $140,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$160,000.00 3 days ago Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Hiring NowEmployment and Labor Group Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) San Francisco, CA $260,000.00-$365,000.00 3 days ago Walnut Creek, CA $100,000.00-$200,000.00 3 months ago San Francisco, CA $140,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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