Housing Attorney - Bay Area Legal Aid (Temporary; San Francisco County)

  • 07 Apr 2018 4:18 PM
    Message # 6052253
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    ABOUT THE POSITION:

    Bay Area Legal Aid is seeking an experienced Housing Attorney to work primarily on behalf of tenants living in public or federally subsidized housing in San Francisco. The position may involve the following duties:

    • Representing low-income tenants at all stages of the unlawful detainer process, including trial
    • Providing advocacy before the San Francisco Housing Authority and other administrative agencies
    • Advocating for tenants on issues of fair housing, substandard conditions and VAWA
    • Identifying systemic problems that affect our clients’ housing rights and addressing these challenges through affirmative litigation and policy work
    • Conducting community outreach and training for public housing residents
    • Collaborating with the local and national tenant advocacy community

    CORE COMPETENCIES:

    • Membership in good standing with the California State Bar
    • At least one year relevant litigation and advocacy experience with a particular emphasis on federally subsidized housing
    • Familiarity with the specific laws and challenges facing tenants in San Francisco, including local rent and eviction control protections, implementation of the HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration project, and rent repayment initiatives in public housing
    • Familiarity with the local tenant advocacy community and the San Francisco Housing Court
    • Excellent communication and writing skills in addressing various audiences
    • Demonstrated legal research, writing, and oral advocacy experience
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Experience working with interns, law clerks, and pro bono attorneys
    • Ability to take initiative and to work independently and as a part of a team
    • Cultural competence and experience working with low-income clients from all of San Francisco’s diverse communities
    • Bilingual ability in Spanish or Cantonese preferred

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