Eviction Defense Attorney — Hybrid/4-Day Week

The Bar Association of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

35-hour/4-day work week

Job summary

The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Justice & Diversity Center, through its Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), seeks an Eviction Defense Staff Attorney in San Francisco. You will represent tenants in unlawful detainer actions, handling all stages of litigation with support and training provided.

We value experience with low-income clients and mental health disabilities, strong advocacy, and bilingual abilities. A collaborative, high-volume environment with hybrid work arrangements is offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. is required.
• 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.

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 intake through trial.
• Draft pleadings, prepare and respond to discovery, conduct motion practice, negotiate settlements, and prepare for trial.
• Develop skills by working directly with clients; training and supervision provided.

Skills

CA Bar

Tenant UD experience

Low-income clients

Team collaboration

Independent work

Oral & written skills

MS Office

Zoom experience

Bilingual (Spanish/Chinese)

Education

J.D.

Job description

The Bar Association of San Francisco’s Justice & Diversity Center, through its Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), seeks an Eviction Defense Staff Attorney in San Francisco. You will represent tenants in unlawful detainer actions, handling all stages of litigation with support and training provided.

We value experience with low-income clients and mental health disabilities, strong advocacy, and bilingual abilities. A collaborative, high-volume environment with hybrid work arrangements is offered.