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Legal Director | Senior Staff Attorney

The South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) is a new national legal nonprofit fighting for the civil and human rights of the South Asian diaspora in the U.S. We are building our work in close collaboration with our communities and allies to shape direct services and legal strategies aimed at systemic change.

Position Summary

SAAJCO is seeking a Legal Director or Senior Staff Attorney to join our founding legal team. This cross-functional role blends litigation with community engagement. The attorney will help build internal legal processes, shape and implement legal strategy, lead or support litigation, and build partnerships with co-counsel and grassroots allies.

This position is ideal for an experienced and energetic litigator who wants to grow a national legal organization that our community needs and deserves, thrives in collaborative environments, values community-centered work, and is eager to contribute across programs

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess potential cases aligned with SAAJCO’s mission.
  • Lead or co-counsel litigation in areas such as civil rights, immigration, and constitutional law
  • Support habeas litigation and rapid response legal efforts as needed.
  • Help grow and coordinate SAAJCO’s co-counsel network of law firms and volunteer attorneys.
  • Supervise legal interns, fellows, or other team members as appropriate.
  • Develop processes around intake and litigation management

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support legal education through Know Your Rights presentations and community forums.
  • Build coalitions and relationships with grassroots partners and community organizations.

Qualifications

  • JD and active bar membership (any U.S. jurisdiction). 5-10 years of legal experience.
  • Significant litigation experience, ideally in public interest, civil rights, racial justice, immigration, or related areas.
  • Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
  • Experience working in collaboration with impacted communities. Willingness to travel.
  • Cultural competency in working with South Asian communities is strongly preferred. Fluency in a South Asian language is a plus but not required.

Location: Remote (within the U.S.)

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: $110,000 to $150,000, plus benefits, commensurate with experience

Start Date: Immediately

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to contact@saajco.org with the subject line ““Legal Director /Senior Staff Attorney Application”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. SAAJCO is an equal opportunity employer.

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