The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is looking for an attorney with excellent written and oral advocacy skills, who is passionate about economic justice and small business development, devoted to movement lawyering, and committed to working in a collaborative environment.

LSE Staff Attorney Job Description
In coordination with the LSE Program Coordinator, the Staff Attorney takes primary responsibility for the LSE program. The Staff Attorney provides guidance and oversight to the Program Coordinator and other LSE staff in operating the LSE program. In coordination with the Pro Bono Director, the Staff Attorney cultivates partnerships directly with pro bono attorneys and law firms, and trains new pro bono attorneys. The Staff Attorney also provides direct representation to small business clients whose legal needs are generally not met by LSE pro bono attorneys. During the pandemic, the biggest need for direct representation has been commercial lease negotiations, but the scope of possible services is potentially broad, depending on candidate’s interest and client demand. The Staff Attorney is also engaged with community, including providing trainings for small business owners and community partner organizations.

To Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; 3) contact information for a minimum of three references; and 4) two writing samples (750 words or less) by email to careers@lccrsf.org (w/ “ Staff Attorney-LSE” in the subject line). In your cover letter, please make sure you respond to the following question, or we may choose not to consider your application: LCCRSF serves highly diverse communities. To ensure that we are best positioned to serve these communities, we strive to promote behaviors, attitudes and policies that help us work effectively in cross-cultural situations with clients, our coworkers, and our communities. We seek to create an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How have your background or experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to our commitment to cultural competency and racial equity? Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position will remain open until filled. Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. People of color, LGBTQ+ candidates, women, persons with disabilities and individuals over 55 are encouraged to apply.