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

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

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
Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

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