Tenant Rights Trial Attorney — Eviction Defense (Hybrid SF)

Mission Economic Development Agenc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) in San Francisco seeks a Tenant Rights Trial Attorney (Temporary) to lead eviction defense and housing litigation for tenants facing displacement. The role involves direct client representation, litigation, and advocacy within MEDA’s Housing Stabilization & Eviction Defense program.

The attorney will collaborate with MEDA staff and housing counselors to protect tenants’ rights, provide legal counsel, and help tenants regain housing stability after

Qualifications

• Spanish and English bilingual required.
• California Bar in good standing required.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited school.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience including trial/evidentiary hearings.
• Experience handling eviction defense and housing litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent tenants in eviction defense and unlawful detainer actions.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings (e.g., Rent Board).
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and trial work.
• Draft briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• Collaborate with MEDA housing counselors to support client stability.
• Develop and refine eviction defense service delivery and case management protocols.
• Support data tracking, reporting, and grant compliance.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish and English

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State Bar of California (active)

Job description

Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) in San Francisco seeks a Tenant Rights Trial Attorney (Temporary) to lead eviction defense and housing litigation for tenants facing displacement. The role involves direct client representation, litigation, and advocacy within MEDA’s Housing Stabilization & Eviction Defense program.

The attorney will collaborate with MEDA staff and housing counselors to protect tenants’ rights, provide legal counsel, and help tenants regain housing stability after