Staff Attorney — Housing Justice & Eviction Defense

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 71,194 - 110,565; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit legal service organization in Fresno seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to join its Housing Team. The Attorney will focus on eviction defense and participate in community outreach to safeguard affordable housing. Ideal candidates have at least three years of legal experience and be active members of the California Bar. Knowledge of another language is preferred. Salary ranges from $71,194 to $110,565 per year.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• Minimum three years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Bilingual ability strongly preferred in English and at least one other language.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with opposing counsel to help clients stay housed.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct unlawful detainer bench and jury trials.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Oral and written communication

Good judgment

Bilingual (English and another language)

Education

Active member of the State Bar of California

Minimum three years of legal experience

Job description

A non-profit legal service organization in Fresno seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to join its Housing Team. The Attorney will focus on eviction defense and participate in community outreach to safeguard affordable housing. Ideal candidates have at least three years of legal experience and be active members of the California Bar. Knowledge of another language is preferred. Salary ranges from $71,194 to $110,565 per year.