Eviction Defense (UD) Housing Attorney
About The Position
Open Door Legal (ODL) is a pioneering legal aid organization focused on providing universal access to civil legal representation to reduce poverty. They are seeking an Eviction Defense (UD) Housing Attorney to enhance their capacity to represent low-income individuals, particularly BIPOC populations and those at risk of losing their housing. The role involves assisting marginalized communities, including those with mental illness and disabilities, by utilizing tenant protections, navigating aid programs, and collaborating with local organizations. The attorney will defend clients in Unlawful Detainer proceedings in a fast-paced environment, requiring critical thinking, humility, and awareness of community needs. This challenging and rewarding position is for individuals passionate about making a difference in clients' lives within an innovative and growing organization. Success requires adherence to the team's values: grit, dynamism, teamwork, care, and passion. The position reports directly to the Senior Eviction Defense (UD) Housing Attorney.
Requirements
- Membership in good standing with the California State Bar. Applicants without active California Bar membership will not be considered.
- Must genuinely enjoy working with low-income clients and have a commitment to providing culturally-humble and trauma-informed services.
- Must have some experience in a fast-paced office environment.
- Must have high comfort using technology and case management systems.
- Must have a strong attention to detail.
- This is a hybrid role. You must be able to report to our physical offices for work at least three (3) days and up to four (4) days per week.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Spanish and/or Cantonese proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) and high level of comfort translating and interpreting from English to Spanish or Cantonese and vice versa legal information without assistance.
- California housing law and superior court civil procedure knowledge.
- Experience working with low-income and vulnerable populations.
- Experience working in a high-volume legal aid organization, public defender’s office or similar environment.
- Knowledge of other local non-profit organizations and tools for assisting low-income, underserved communities.
- Having lived a significant period of your life in San Francisco proper.
Responsibilities
- Embrace and embody our mission of universal access to civil legal aid and ensure that everyone in our service area with a viable housing problem gets appropriate help, including legal representation.
- Own a full caseload as per team needs, while opening and closing cases in an efficient manner.
- Appear in San Francisco Superior Court representing clients on average once every two weeks (and up to three times per week) for litigation matters, as required on your cases.
- Conduct housing law intakes virtually and in person across multiple physical Open Door Legal locations.
- Provide clear information frequently and with care to guests and clients about their cases.
- Provide services and support to our low-income clients with sensitivity and awareness to cultural, socio-economic, and disability differences, maintaining consistently positive client feedback scores.
- Embrace and embody our values of teamwork, grit, care, passion, and dynamism.
Benefits
- Loan Repayment Assistance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plan offerings at 100% coverage
- Generous paid time off (four weeks vacation and two weeks sick/care)
- Flexible work hours
- Generous paid parental leave
- 401K/Retirement Account
- Financial investment in individual professional development (mentorships, coaching, conferences, workshops, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
