Careers
Centro Legal de la Raza is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and record of arrest or conviction.
Immigrants’ Rights
Centro Legal’s immigration practice includes comprehensive, full-service direct representation before USCIS and the immigration courts (EOIR), district court and federal court of appeals litigation, legal rights education, local and national advocacy. We specialize in detained and non-detained removal defense, the intersection of immigration and criminal law, affirmative asylum applications, and U visas for victims of violent crime.
Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership (ACILEP)
ACILEP is a countywide rapid-response initiative anchored by Centro Legal de la Raza that provides emergency legal support, community education, and verified reporting of ICE activity to help protect immigrant communities from detention and deportation. The program operates a hotline and a coordinated volunteer network to ensure timely, accurate responses to community reports and urgent situations.
Tenants’ Rights
Centro Legal’s tenants’ rights practice is leading the fight to stop the displacement of low-income tenants across Alameda County. Working in coalition with partner agencies advocating for racial equity and housing security, Centro has been awarded several grants that allow for a significant expansion in our legal representation of low-income tenants across Alameda County. We provide three weekly walk-in clinics where tenants are provided advice, counsel, and referral to follow-up appointments, with the goal of preventing evictions. We also provide full-scope representation in rent board administrative hearings and unlawful detainers.
Workers’ Rights
Centro Legal’s workers’ rights practice advances the rights of low-wage and immigrant workers through direct legal services, community education, and policy initiatives. The workers’ rights practice represents and assists workers in low-wage industries where wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, and other violations are widespread. Centro Legal also works closely with low-wage worker organizers and worker centers to offer legal services and legal rights education in support of collective efforts to improve working conditions.
*No job vacancies at this time.*
Youth Law Academy
Centro Legal’s Youth Law Academy provides guidance and mentorship to the next generation of attorneys and judges of color. Is a three-year program for Oakland high school students designed to building confidence and understanding of the path to college. Recognizing the need for more diversity in the legal profession we ultimately hope to inspire our students to seek a career in law for the betterment of our community.
*No job vacancies at this time.*
Administrative Positions
Centro Legal’s administrative staff are the backbone that keeps our programs running smoothly and effectively. Administrative staff such as HR, finance, operations, grants staff and others support the daily operations of the organization by ensuring clear communication, accurate recordkeeping, and efficient coordination across departments. These positions are ideal for detail-oriented professionals who are passionate about social justice and want to contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven workplace. By joining our administrative team, you will play a key role in helping us serve our community with integrity, compassion, and excellence.
