UNITED SIKHS is seeking a Junior Staff Attorney to join its legal team and support litigation and immigration advocacy serving vulnerable and underserved communities.
The Junior Staff Attorney will handle substantive legal work, including motions practice, case development, and trial preparation, while working under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer on litigation strategy and client representation. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of litigation experience, particularly in civil motions practice and immigration law, who is seeking meaningful responsibility in a mission-driven legal environment.
This is a part-time remote position with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as the legal program expands. Some travel may be required.
Impact of the Role
The Junior Staff Attorney will support legal efforts that protect the rights of immigrant and underserved communities. Through litigation support, immigration advocacy, and community-based legal services, this position contributes directly to advancing civil rights and expanding access to justice for individuals and families facing legal barriers.
Location
Remote (California, U.S.-based)
California Bar admission required
Expected Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility depending on case needs and litigation deadlines.
Key ResponsibilitiesLitigation & Legal Advocacy
- Draft and argue civil motions, pleadings, and briefs in litigation matters
- Conduct trials and engage in trial preparation, litigation strategy, and case development
- Provide legal representation and support in civil rights litigation and immigration matters, including humanitarian and removal defense-related cases where applicable
- Conduct advanced legal research and prepare memoranda and litigation documents
- Manage case files and maintain strong litigation workflow and documentation
- May have to do advocacy and civil rights work.
Client Representation & Community Legal Services
- Provide client-centered legal services to immigrant and underserved communities
- Conduct client consultations, intake, and case assessments
- Support community legal clinics and legal education initiatives
- Deliver services using trauma-informed and culturally competent approaches
Collaboration & Program Support
- Work closely with internal teams across legal, advocacy, and humanitarian programs
- Coordinate with pro bono attorneys and external counsel
- Contribute to strengthening legal program capacity as the organization expands
- Participate in meetings, trainings, or community engagements as needed, including occasional travel
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar admission
- 3–5 years of post-bar litigation experience, including drafting and arguing civil motions, managing case filings, and supporting trial preparation
- Experience handling immigration law matters
- Experience in private practice, large law firm, nonprofit, or public interest legal settings
- Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage cases independently in a remote work environment
- Commitment to advancing civil rights and access to justice
Applicants with less than three years of post-bar litigation experience will be considered if they can demonstrate strong litigation skills, high level focus and attention to detail and exceptional legal research and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Punjabi language proficiency strongly desired
- Experience serving immigrant, refugee, or minority communities
- Experience working with nonprofit or public interest legal organizations
Compensation
Salary: $35,000 – $40,000 annually (Part-Time, commensurate with experience)
This position offers the opportunity to advance into a full-time role as legal programming grows.
What We Offer
- Meaningful legal work supporting civil rights and immigrant communities
- Hands-on litigation and immigration advocacy experience
- Opportunity to work closely with senior legal leadership
- Flexible remote work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Collaboration with a mission-driven global human rights organization
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter describing relevant litigation and immigration experience
Applications should be sent to:
[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Executive Level Fund Raising: 6 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote
