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General Counsel

• Supply in-person reception, assessing clients’ eligibility, directing clients to proper internal or external referrals including following proper intake procedures and policies for EDC’s various practice areas;
• Guide client/s in completing intakes and facilitate consultation to further assess course of action needed for the tenant;
• Draft legal documentation and responsive pleadings such as answers, court fee waivers, declarations, etc. to assist tenants in defending themselves against impending evictions;
• For TRC eligible clients, follow referral protocols to identify the appropriate Tenant Right to Counsel LSO.
• Research, identify, and circulate resource referral information and information packets for services beyond those provided by EDC that respond to client inquiries and needs;
• Maintains an expected minimum of 20 cases per month in accordance with the programs needs.
• Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and relevant supervision/check-in meetings.
• Enter all data on time and accurately to support the program evaluation and outcomes tracking.
• Maintain up-to-date client files, documents and notes to remain in compliance with EDC RTC procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and with respective departments.
• Supply a variety of clerical and administrative support to the administrative team as further described: Office signage Communicate about office closures to community (i.e., clients and community partners Aid with coordinating outreach and education on EDC’s services and access to Right to Counsel
• Other duties as assigned.

Right to Counsel Coordinator

Attorney

• The Community Outreach Attorney advances EDC’s mission by expanding equitable access to housing legal services in San Francisco’s historically underserved neighborhoods.
• Provide an average of 20 hours per month of direct tenant counseling and legal advice during off-site housing legal clinics.
• Secure and schedule regular attorney and RTC staffing to assist with tenant counseling at off-site clinics.
• Develop and deliver know-your-rights trainings, legal workshops, and other related educational materials for tenants, community advocates, and service providers.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to EDC’s Right to Counsel (RTC) clinic staff.