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About the Role

The Senior Litigation Attorney advances the mission of the Eviction Defense Collaborative by providing high-quality, trauma-informed legal services to tenants facing eviction. This role involves handling complex cases, providing full-scope legal representation, and serving as a leader and mentor to junior staff, fellows, and interns to foster an equitable and collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope representation to tenants in eviction matters, including preparing pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Negotiate with landlords and their attorneys in unlawful detainer actions.
• Represent tenants at court hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization and department.
• Support volunteer attorneys and attorneys at other legal services organizations.
• Train and supervise the work product of law fellows and law clerks.
• Conduct training and outreach to non-profit and community-based agencies.
• Co-counsel on cases staffed by junior personnel.
• Provide mentorship to law fellows, law clerks, and new staff attorneys.
• Advise Right to Counsel (RTC) clinic staff and review draft pleadings.
• Develop training plans and mentorship strategies in collaboration with supervisors.
• Attend and contribute to weekly program meetings, monthly staff meetings, and supervision meetings.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry for program evaluation.
• Represent the organization at community meetings and events.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• Minimum of four years of litigation experience, preferably in landlord-tenant or housing law.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local landlord-tenant law.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and mentoring within a legal team.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment.
• Experience working directly with a diverse population of clients, including those in crisis.
• Understanding of systemic barriers faced by clients.
• Ability to exercise discretion and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Knowledge of subsidized housing law (preferred).
• Experience in housing justice, legal aid, or social services (preferred).
• Bilingual ability in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Russian, or other languages (preferred).

Skills

• Professional integrity, accountability, and reliability.
• Client-centered approach to service.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mentoring, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Time and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound decision-making and judgment.
• Active listening skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce or other legal case management databases.

Location

• San Francisco, California

Work Type

• Full-time
• Exempt
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Minimum of four years of litigation experience

Salary/Compensations

• $88,187.50 - $98,687.50

Benefits

• Union representation by NOLSW, UAW Local 2320, AFL-CIO

About the Company

• Eviction Defense Collaborative works to prevent homelessness by providing legal assistance, rental assistance, and supportive services to San Francisco tenants.
• The organization believes housing is a human right and strives to ensure meaningful access to justice.

Equal Opportunity

• EDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics.
• Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated.