Legal Director/ Senior Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

End discrimination against immigrant workers and communities and demand immigration policies that provide for a stable, skilled and diverse workforce, promote family unity, and provide a path to citizenship for undocumented workers.

Promote health and safety in the workplace and in the community, and demand that farmworkers have access to health care and healthy environments.

Ensure that farmworkers receive fair wages, work in decent conditions, and have access to affordable housing and other services.

Empower farmworkers to speak for themselves and provide training and technical assistance to farmworker and other community-based organizations.

Farmworker Justice is seeking a Legal Director/Senior Attorney who will be responsible for leading legal efforts to defend and advance the rights of farmworkers through litigation, advocacy, and policy reform. This position requires a seasoned legal professional with a passion for social justice, a deep understanding of labor and immigration law, and a commitment to empowering marginalized communities. The Legal Director/Senior Attorney will also supervise the Staff Attorney and other legal staff, engage in strategic advocacy efforts, and represent farmworkers and their organizations in lawsuits challenging illegal actions by government and private employers.

Job Title: Legal Director/Senior Attorney
Location: Remote Flexible - US (with periodic in-person meetings in Washington, )
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 per year (based on experience)
Benefits:

- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 4% employer contribution after 1 year
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance

Organization Overview:

Farmworker Justice is a national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering farmworkers to improve immigration policy, wages and working conditions, occupational safety, health and access to justice. We engage in legislative and administrative advocacy, public education, capacity-building of community-based organizations, and impact litigation, frequently in collaboration with other organizations.

Responsibilities:

- Lead legal efforts to defend and advance the rights of farmworkers through litigation, advocacy, and policy reform
- Provide direct representation in partnership with farmworker legal services organizations to farmworkers in labor disputes, immigration matters, wage theft cases, and other legal proceedings
- Develop and implement legal strategies to address systemic issues impacting farmworkers, including labor exploitation, workplace safety violations, discrimination, and access to healthcare and housing through impact litigation
- Advise the CEO and board of directors on the potential legal ramifications of proposed organizational policies and procedures
- Engage with farmworker communities to provide legal education, know-your-rights workshops, and direct legal assistance
- Build partnerships with community-based organizations, labor unions, legal aid providers, law schools, private law firms, and other stakeholders to expand access to legal services and resources
- Analyze proposed policies and advocate for reforms to strengthen labor protections, improve working conditions, and expand access to justice for farmworkers
- Provide training and technical assistance to staff and community advocates on legal rights, procedures, and advocacy strategies
- Work collaboratively with legal services organizations, advocacy partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts, share resources, and amplify the impact of farmworker advocacy initiatives
- Supervise the staff attorney and other legal staff, including legal interns, externs, and the Legal Fellow
- Maintain accurate records of legal cases and advocacy activities
- Prepare regular reports on legal research and services provided, outcomes achieved, and impact on farmworker communities
- Attend in-person meetings and conferences in Washington, and other locations around the country, as necessary on a periodic basis

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, and active bar membership in a . state or territory
- At least 5 years of demonstrable experience as an attorney, with significant litigation experience in administrative law, labor law, immigration law, civil rights, or related areas
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice, human rights, and economic justice, particularly in the context of farmworker rights advocacy
- Strong knowledge of farmworker labor and employment law, including wage and hour regulations, collective bargaining rights, workplace safety standards, and worker protections
- Excellent communication, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus for policy change
- Experience working with marginalized communities, immigrant populations, and/or agricultural workers preferred
- Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish
- Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external partners
- Must be able to travel on a periodic basis and be local to the Washington, Metro area

How to Apply/ Application Deadline:

The position is open until filled. Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application documents.

Farmworker Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process; no applicant will be penalized for requesting an accommodation. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application to .

About Farmworker Justice:

Farmworker Justice is a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower farmworkers to improve their living and working conditions, immigration status, health, occupational safety, and access to justice. We work with farmworkers and their organizations throughout the nation.

Based in Washington, , Farmworker Justice was founded in 1981. We maintain a 501(c)(3) status as a charitable corporation.

Our vision is a nation where farmworkers are organized and their organizations are equipped with the tools to:

- End discrimination against agricultural workers in labor laws

403(b) Retirement Plan, 4% Employer Contribution After 1yr, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance

English and Spanish

Legal Advocacy, Litigation, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Training and Education, Collaboration, Supervision and Mentorship, Reporting and Documentation.

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to .

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, and active bar membership in a U.S. state or territory.

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