• We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Staff Attorney to join our Housing Program at Law Foundation.
• The Housing Program is dedicated to the prevention of displacement of low-income individuals and communities of color through both direct legal services, including unlawful detainer defense, and system change work, including impact litigation and policy advocacy.

Requirements

Applicants must be current members in good standing with the California State Bar.
Experience with a high-volume caseload including experience representing tenants in unlawful detainer actions
Ability to identify, investigate and resolve client problems
Ability to analyze, write and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and concisely
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and effectively work as a part of a team, both internal and external to the Law Foundation
Experience in policy advocacy and/or organizing
Experience in community lawyering
Connections to and experience working with diverse populations, including communities of color and people living with disabilities
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with individuals in crisis
Passion for social justice and race equity, as well as a desire to provide assistance to underserved populations
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, writing, interviewing, and organizational skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese is preferred
Committed to racial equity, inclusion and belonging and able recognize the ways that race, and other identities intersect in the work, especially for communities we serve
Awareness of how race and other identities shape our work with communities; commitment to inclusion and belonging.
Alignment with the mission and values of LFSV.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or similar, with openness to learning new tools

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Hard Skills

unlawful detainer defense
impact litigation
policy advocacy
community lawyering
legal analysis
legal writing
client problem resolution

Soft Skills

organizational skills
multi-tasking
teamwork
compassionate interaction
communication skills
interpersonal skills
ability to work under pressure
commitment to social justice
commitment to racial equity

Certifications & Qualifications

California State Bar membership

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