Staff Attorney - Housing Rights Project

About This Role

Provide legal representation to low-income tenants and homeowners in eviction defense and affordable housing preservation, contributing to social justice for underserved communities in the Greater Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to low-income tenants and homeowners in the areas of eviction defense, affordable housing preservation, mortgage fraud, and other related areas
• Conduct community education and outreach
• Staff clinics at sites accessible to consumers
• Provide technical assistance and training to community and public agencies
• Represent the organization at community, legal, funding, and other meetings and functions

Requirements

• A member in good standing of the California Bar; provisional bar candidates considered
• Minimum of two years of litigation and/or housing advocacy work experience in low-income communities, on behalf of seniors, families, and/or recent immigrants
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the advancement of underserved communities of color
• Ability to work independently; self-starter; detail oriented; to work well in a team-oriented, multicultural work environment
• Strong advocacy and courtroom skills representing LEP clients
• Residence within 75 miles of API Legal Outreach office

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of litigation and/or housing advocacy work experience in low-income communities, on behalf of seniors, families, and/or recent immigrants

Nice to Have

• Bilingual/bicultural skills (Spanish, Cantonese, or other API language)
• Successful experience in serving tenants facing eviction
• Working knowledge of Legal Server and Essential Forms

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits