Job Details

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This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Essential Functions

• Counsel tenants to achieve resolution of disputes with their landlord.
• Litigate cases on behalf of tenants: initial investigation, drafting complaints and responsive pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trials, and appeals.
• Work with community organizations to advance tenants' rights.
• Compliance reporting for government contracts.
• Represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• California Bar membership.
• One‑year civil or criminal litigation experience required.
• Commitment to advancing the rights of the under‑represented.
• Understanding and interest in working with low‑income and minority clients.
• Ability to independently handle a moderate‑to‑large caseload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Reader.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with limited guidance in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑starter with initiative, capable of independent work.
• Experience working with diverse cultural and economic backgrounds preferred.
• Must pass all background checks, reference checks, and TB screening clearance.
• Experience working in non‑profit or public sector preferred.

Required Behavioral Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates passion, commitment, and behavior consistent with the Clinic's Mission, Core Values, and Customer Service Philosophy.
• Adapts well to change, remains professional, respectful, and composed at all times.
• Be mature, honest, dependable, and accountable.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and boundaries with clients, co‑workers, and external parties, communicating with respect and trust.
• Exercise good judgment in keeping client, employee, and agency information confidential.
• Work well independently, collaboratively, and as part of a team.
• Follow instructions completely and seek help or guidance when needed.
• Good time management skills; punctual to work and all meetings, hearings, trials, and other events.
• Take pride in work; perform all assignments diligently, efficiently, and effectively.

We will consider qualified applicants with convictions and arrest records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.