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About the Role

Open Door Legal is seeking a Senior Eviction Defense (UD) Housing Attorney to represent low-income individuals, particularly BIPOC populations and those at risk of losing their housing. This role involves defending clients in Unlawful Detainer proceedings, utilizing local and national tenant protections, and navigating aid systems. The position offers a challenging and rewarding experience for growth in substantive and strategic leadership, aiming to reduce poverty and ensure justice for all.

Responsibilities

Embody the mission of universal access to civil legal aid and lead the team to meet client housing needs.
Directly represent Unlawful Detainer (UD) clients, manage complex cases, and conduct intakes.
Balance individual casework with management and leadership responsibilities.
Mentor the team in legal advocacy and oversee legal advice and representation.
Hire, train, support, mentor, and manage eviction defense housing staff, interns, fellows, and volunteers.
Appear in San Francisco Superior Court for litigation matters and build relationships with court personnel.
Develop and maintain public relations with legal and social service organizations and private attorneys.
Obtain and maintain expertise in Unlawful Detainers and direct services high-volume legal work, including client management and self-care.
Use creative strategies and data to improve team efficiency and departmental capacity.
Lead knowledge management for civil law and civil procedure handled by the team.
Drive the creation of uniform systems, checklists, and templates for consistent, high-quality work products.
Develop innovative solutions for case capacity, intake distribution, case opening standards, and quality control.
Provide and ensure team provides services with sensitivity to cultural, socio-economic, and disability barriers.
Embrace and embody the values of teamwork, grit, caring, passion, and dynamism.

Requirements

Member in good standing with the State Bar of California, or licensed in good standing with another state bar.
At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
At least two (2) years of Eviction Defense (UD) Housing law experience.
Experience directly supervising paid staff attorneys.
Knowledge of California civil law and superior court civil procedure.
Genuine motivation for working with low-income clients, including those impacted by trauma.
Strong time management skills for a fast-paced, high-volume practice.
Enthusiasm for and commitment to self-learning and professional development.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills for feedback and relationship building.
Able and willing to work out of office locations at least three (3) days/week.
High level of comfort learning and using technology and case management systems (Salesforce, Dropbox, Google Suite).
Active demonstration of cultural humility and sensitivity to barriers faced by low-income San Franciscans.
Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed advocacy for clients in crisis.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

Legal advocacy
Team management
Client management
Time management
Writing
Editing
Proofreading
Interpersonal skills
Diplomacy
Cultural humility
Trauma-informed advocacy
Technology and case management systems (Salesforce, Dropbox, Google Suite)

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
6+ years professional experience
2+ years Eviction Defense (UD) Housing law experience
2+ years supervisory experience

Salary/Compensations

$89,500-$111,500 annually

Benefits

Loan Repayment Assistance
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan offerings at 100% coverage
Generous paid time off (four weeks vacation and two weeks sick/care)
Flexible work hours
Generous paid parental leave
401K/Retirement Account
Financial investment in individual professional development (mentorships, coaching, conferences, workshops)
Best-in-class technology solutions

About the Company

Open Door Legal (ODL) is pioneering the country’s first system of universal access to civil legal representation to reduce poverty and prove that the law belongs to all.
ODL has grown 150x in 10 years and aims to scale across San Francisco.
ODL is an award-winning and best-in-class legal aid organization.
The organization is driven by passionate, motivated, gritty, thoughtful, and team-oriented people.
ODL believes injustice is the heart of poverty and works to ensure justice for all.
ODL provides holistic, trauma-informed housing services to help people access resources for safe and secure homes.
The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity

Open Door Legal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.