Staff Attorney, Housing Rights & Eviction Defense

API Legal Outreach; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan withem

14 paid holidays

PTO and sick leave

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

API Legal Outreach seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation to low-income tenants and homeowners in eviction defense and related housing matters. The role is based primarily in San Francisco with responsibilities linked to the East Bay office.

The ideal candidate brings California Bar admission, strong advocacy, and a commitment to serving underserved API and BIPOC communities in the Greater Bay Area. Flexibility for some evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to low-income tenants and homeowners in eviction defense, affordable housing preservation, mortgage fraud, and 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.

Skills

California Bar admission

Litigation experience

Housing advocacy

Independent worker

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Tools

Legal Server

Essential Forms

Job description

API Legal Outreach seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal representation to low-income tenants and homeowners in eviction defense and related housing matters. The role is based primarily in San Francisco with responsibilities linked to the East Bay office.

The ideal candidate brings California Bar admission, strong advocacy, and a commitment to serving underserved API and BIPOC communities in the Greater Bay Area. Flexibility for some evening/weekend hours may be required.