The Bar Association of San Francisco · 16 hours ago
Staff Attorney, Eviction Defense
The Bar Association of San Francisco is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income individuals. They are seeking an Eviction Defense Staff Attorney to provide full-scope legal representation to clients in unlawful detainer proceedings, managing a full caseload from intake through trial.
Responsibilities
Provide full-scope legal representation to clients in unlawful detainer proceedings in San Francisco
Independently manage a full caseload at all stages of litigation, from initial intake through trial
Draft pleadings, prepare and respond to discovery, engage in motion practice, settlement negotiation, and trial preparation
Develop skills working directly with clients
Qualification
Required
J.D. is required
Must be a member of the California State Bar in good standing
Able to effectively interact with low-income clients and clients who have severe mental health disabilities
Able to work collaboratively with co-workers, fellow attorneys and court personnel
Able to work independently and make quick decisions while managing multiple projects in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Excellent oral, written, and client service skills
Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience with operating Zoom, or other remote appearance applications
Preferred
Litigation experience as an attorney preferred
Experience representing tenants in unlawful detainer actions highly valued
Experience serving low-income clients and/or clients who have mental health disabilities preferred
Knowledge and experience representing tenants in unlawful detainers preferred, other litigation experience valued
Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese) skills are highly desirable
Benefits
A choice of medical insurance plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pretax commuter
Health, and dependent care accounts
Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
A retirement and profit-sharing benefit
And more