Junior Staff Attorney

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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. 

• Punjabi language proficiency strongly desired
• Experience serving immigrant, refugee, or minority communities
• Experience working with nonprofit or public interest legal organizations

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.

• 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

Qualified applicants should submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing relevant litigation and immigration experience

Applications should be sent to:

resume@unitedsikhs.org

UNITED SIKHS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to notify the organization so appropriate arrangements can be made.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. No visa sponsorship is available.

Candidates must meet qualifications listed in this posting and successfully complete a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.