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About the Role

MEDA is hiring a Tenant Rights Trial Attorney to join our Housing Stabilization & Eviction Defense (HSED) legal staff. The position requires a candidate who will actively work with clients facing tenants’ rights issues and eviction lawsuits to avoid displacement. They will join HSED counsel to carry out the daily operations of the eviction defense service line, lead legal representation in unlawful detainer actions, fair housing & civil rights matters, and post-eviction housing stability cases.

Responsibilities

Provide full-scope representation for tenants facing eviction, including all aspects of unlawful detainer proceedings.
Represent clients in administrative hearings such as the San Francisco Rent Board.
Handle all court filings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial representation related to case management.
Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings.
Work with low- and moderate-income clients on legal matters related to staying in their homes.
Negotiate settlements and stipulations to preserve tenants’ housing.
Offer limited-scope representation or counsel for tenants navigating escalated housing predicaments.
Investigate and litigate housing discrimination and retaliation claims under federal, state, and local law.
File and pursue administrative and judicial complaints to enforce tenants’ fair housing and civil rights.
Represent and advise tenants on post-eviction legal issues, including recovery of security deposits, lease termination disputes, and eviction record expungement or sealing.
Collaborate with MEDA’s housing counselors to help clients rebuild financial and housing stability after eviction.
Establish and refine operating procedures and policies to ensure appropriate handling of client cases, files, and other aspects of legal service delivery.
Help shape and strengthen the eviction defense service line, including development of internal systems, case management protocols, and quality control standards.
Support data tracking, reporting, and grant compliance requirements.
Collaborate with housing counselors and other MEDA programs to create integrated service pathways for clients.
Contribute to program strategy, community partnerships, and advocacy efforts to expand tenant protections.
Support training and mentorship of legal staff, fellows, or volunteers as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
Active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California.
Professional or lived experience working with communities of color required.
Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload of eviction defense and housing litigation matters.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Skills

Litigation experience, including trial or evidentiary hearing representation.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Hybrid
Temporary

Experience Level

Minimum 1–3 years of litigation experience

Education Level

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited college or university

Salary/Compensations

$110,000-$125,000 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents
Generous paid time off - with a minimum of 20 days for new employees
Employee Assistance Program that offers free financial or legal counseling to employees or their families
Other forms of voluntary benefits

About the Company

Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic development and job creation in San Francisco's Mission District.
Founded in 1973, MEDA has a long history of serving the community by providing access to capital, technical assistance, and training programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
We also partner with individuals and families to build lasting prosperity through housing stabilization, small business support, workforce development, financial coaching, and education support.
Rooted in San Francisco’s Mission District, we’ve seen how economic opportunity transforms lives—and we’re expanding that impact to communities nationwide.