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API Legal Outreach · 1 day ago

Staff Attorney - Housing Rights Project

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

2+ years exp

API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. The Staff Attorney will provide legal representation to low-income tenants and homeowners in areas such as eviction defense and affordable housing preservation, while also engaging in community education and outreach.

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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

Qualification

California Bar membershipLitigation experienceHousing advocacyBilingual skillsLegal Server knowledgeSocial justice commitmentAdvocacy skillsTeamwork skillsDetail oriented

Required

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

Preferred

Bilingual/bicultural skills (Spanish, Cantonese, or other API language)

Successful experience in serving tenants facing eviction

Working knowledge of Legal Server and Essential Forms

Strong preference will be given to: work the hours necessary to accomplish the assigned duties, including evenings and weekend hours

Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work: in a standard office environment; attend meetings at off-site locations; converse over the telephone, in person and at meetings; and operate a computer