Litigation Staff Attorney
$83,000–$93,500 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Represent tenants in all phases of unlawful detainer cases, including case assessment, legal research, preparation of responsive pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation. Advocate on behalf of tenants through negotiation, settlement discussions, and mediation with landlords and opposing counsel. Represent clients in court hearings, settlement conferences, and trials. Provide limited-scope representation and frontline legal support to EDC's Clinic, RADCo, and SCA departments on a rotational basis. Collaborate with Senior Attorneys and Supervising Attorneys on complex matters and contribute to the professional development of junior legal staff and fellows through informal mentorship and case support. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete case records, including case notes, pleadings, and data entry in the organization's case management system. Participate actively in team and program meetings, training, and case review discussions to share best practices and improve service delivery. Accurately record required data to support program evaluation, grant compliance, and outcomes reporting. Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with organizational needs.
Required Qualifications
- Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
- At least two (2) years of legal experience
- Experience preferably in landlord-tenant, housing law, or public interest legal services
- Knowledgeable about the unlawful detainer process in San Francisco
- Familiarity with state and local housing laws, including the San Francisco Rent Ordinance
- Familiarity with the Tenant Right to Counsel (TRC) program
- Familiarity with eviction protections and procedures
- Familiarity with fair housing laws
- Familiarity with habitability laws
- Familiarity with subsidized housing programs
- Excellent legal research skills
- Excellent legal writing skills
- Excellent oral advocacy skills
- Ability to provide clear, empathetic, and accurate information over the phone
- Understanding of systemic housing inequities
- Understanding of historical discrimination
- Understanding of contemporary housing justice efforts
- High level of professional integrity
- High level of accountability
- High level of reliability
- Excellent client-centered approach to service
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients who may be in distress or crisis
- Strong cultural competency
- Strong cultural humility
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong time management skills
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle a high volume of activity
- Ability to make sound, quick decisions
- Ability to exercise good judgment
- Good listening skills
- Ability to convey complex information clearly
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with other office software
- Salesforce or other legal/case management database experience
- Some evening or weekend work
- Ability to work from home two (2) regularly scheduled days a week
Desired Qualifications
- Experience providing full-scope representation in unlawful detainer actions
- Experience providing full-scope representation in related civil litigation
- Familiarity with San Francisco's Tenant Right to Counsel (TRC) program
- Familiarity with similar city-funded legal services initiatives
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Proficiency in Cantonese
- Proficiency in Mandarin
- Proficiency in another language commonly spoken in San Francisco
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