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Law Foundation of Silicon Valley · 2 months ago

Staff Attorney, Housing

San Jose,CA,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$81K/yr - $109K/yr

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley is dedicated to advancing the rights of historically excluded individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County. They are seeking a Staff Attorney for their Housing Program to provide legal services and advocate for low-income individuals and communities of color.

AssociationCommunitiesConsultingLegalLeisureNon ProfitService Industry

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Join our Housing Program at Law Foundation

Provide direct legal services, including unlawful detainer defense, and system change work, including impact litigation and policy advocacy

Qualification

California State Bar membershipUnlawful detainer actionsPolicy advocacyCommunity lawyeringBilingual in SpanishVietnameseCompassionate interactionCommitment to racial equityProficiency with Microsoft 365Organizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Applicants must be current members in good standing with the California State Bar

Experience with a high-volume caseload including experience representing tenants in unlawful detainer actions

Ability to identify, investigate and resolve client problems

Ability to analyze, write and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently and effectively work as a part of a team, both internal and external to the Law Foundation

Experience in policy advocacy and/or organizing

Experience in community lawyering

Connections to and experience working with diverse populations, including communities of color and people living with disabilities

Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with individuals in crisis

Passion for social justice and race equity, as well as a desire to provide assistance to underserved populations

Excellent verbal, interpersonal, writing, interviewing, and organizational skills

Committed to racial equity, inclusion and belonging and able recognize the ways that race, and other identities intersect in the work, especially for communities we serve

Awareness of how race and other identities shape our work with communities; commitment to inclusion and belonging

Alignment with the mission and values of LFSV

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar, with openness to learning new tools