Staff Attorney, Housing

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley•San Jose, CA

19d•$81,000 - $109,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (“Law Foundation”) is dedicated to advancing the rights of historically excluded individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County. Through our legal services, strategic advocacy, and educational outreach, we empower over 14,000 individuals and families each year. Our Housing, Children & Youth, Health and Pro Bono Programs use legal advocacy as a catalyst for social change, creating innovative solutions to the legal challenges facing low-income communities in our region. With a dedicated team of over 85 employees, we are the largest provider of free legal services in the South Bay region of the Bay Area. Learn more at https://www.lawfoundation.org/ . The Opportunity We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Staff Attorney to join our Housing Program at Law Foundation. The Housing Program is dedicated to the prevention of displacement of low-income individuals and communities of color through both direct legal services, including unlawful detainer defense, and system change work, including impact litigation and policy advocacy.

Requirements

Applicants must be current members in good standing with the California State Bar.
Experience with a high-volume caseload including experience representing tenants in unlawful detainer actions
Ability to identify, investigate and resolve client problems
Ability to analyze, write and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and effectively work as a part of a team, both internal and external to the Law Foundation
Experience in policy advocacy and/or organizing
Experience in community lawyering
Connections to and experience working with diverse populations, including communities of color and people living with disabilities
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with individuals in crisis
Passion for social justice and race equity, as well as a desire to provide assistance to underserved populations
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, writing, interviewing, and organizational skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese is preferred
Committed to racial equity, inclusion and belonging and able recognize the ways that race, and other identities intersect in the work, especially for communities we serve
Awareness of how race and other identities shape our work with communities; commitment to inclusion and belonging.
Alignment with the mission and values of LFSV.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar, with openness to learning new tools

Benefits

19 paid holidays per year
3-5 weeks of vacation per year
12 days of sick leave per year
Up to 6 months of parental leave
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
Free/discounted mental health therapy and wellness services for employees and their dependents through our Employee Assistance Program
A 401(k)-retirement plan with employer contributions
A sabbatical after 5 years of employment
An additional monthly stipend for those who are bilingual and utilize their language abilities in the course of their job
An annual budget for professional development
Employer paid CA Bar license and/or social work license fees
The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule
An office building that offers a fully equipped gym, outdoor terrace, convenient on-site parking, bike storage, lounge areas, and 24/7 security