STAFF ATTORNEY, HOUSING ADVOCACY AND EVICTION DEFENSE

STAFF ATTORNEY, HOUSING ADVOCACY AND EVICTION DEFENSE

ALRP seeks a Staff Attorney to join our growing HIV/AIDS Housing Advocacy Project. The Staff Attorney will provide direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS in a variety of legal issues related to housing, with a primary focus on eviction defense litigation. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of San Francisco’s groundbreaking “right-to-counsel” initiative, which guarantees that every tenant facing eviction has access to full-scope legal representation. We are looking for a highly motivated individual interested in working in a cooperative, flexible office, committed to social justice. Depending on your experience, the starting salary is $100,000. We offer good benefits and flexible work hours. People of color, women, and those with disabilities, including HIV, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: Provide counseling and direct, full-scope legal services to people with HIV/AIDS in matters related to housing, including:

Conducting client intake interviews, giving information and advice, and making referrals.

Engaging in all stages of unlawful detainer litigation, including: preparing first responses, investigation and discovery, motion work, stipulation compliance, litigation strategy, and full-scope representation at trial.

Negotiating settlement agreements in unlawful detainer cases, with an emphasis on assisting clients in maintaining their housing.

Assisting clients with administrative hearings at the San Francisco Rent Board and other agencies.

Advocating on behalf of clients to secure reasonable accommodations, enforce habitability standards, challenge illegal rent increases, and support basic tenancy rights.

Maintaining accurate computerized client files and preparing reports.

Conducting community presentations and trainings on legal issues relevant to ALRP’s client population, and attending community events to increase organization visibility.

Assisting in developing culturally sensitive trainings and materials for Panel Attorneys.

Identifying and establishing ties with other agencies that serve people with HIV/AIDS.

General office duties, Panel Attorney relations, recruitment of attorneys, supervision of law clerks.

Qualifications:

Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Experience working with vulnerable populations including people with mental health disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, people of color, low-income individuals or families, people with substance use disorders, people with a history of homelessness or incarceration, and people in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Commitment to public service and social justice; positive attitude; cooperative approach to lawyering.

Experience in litigation, negotiation, and mediation.

Strong public speaking and writing skills.

Robust organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Bilingual or proficient Spanish a plus.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to our Director of Housing and Litigation, Jeffrey Dulgar.