Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
Staff Attorney - Housing
San Jose, CA | $80K - $105K
Qualifications
- Candidates must be available to commute to the office, field work, or hearings 2+ days per week
- California State Bar membership and in good standing or are sitting for the next California bar exam (recent graduates and mid to senior level attorneys are
- encouraged to apply)
- Experience managing a high-volume caseload including experience representing tenants in unlawful detainer actions
- Experience identifying, investigating and resolving client problems
- An 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
- Affirmative litigation experience including representing Plaintiffs in housing matters in state and federal court
- The 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
- A compassionate approach to lawyering
- Experience working with individuals in crisis
- Passion for social justice and race equity, as well as a desire to provide assistance to underserved populations
Responsibilities
- The Housing Attorney will also be involved in community and client education and outreach activities, and system reform projects
- Provide direct representation to clients in unlawful detainer (eviction) proceedings and managing an individual caseload
- Engage in policy advocacy including research, writing reports related to policy advocacy, writing advocacy letters to legislative bodies, and meeting with elected officials
- Policy issues that the attorney may work on include anti-displacement policies, and tenant protections including rent stabilization, and just cause eviction protections
- Assist and lead fair housing and impact litigation, including motion writing, written discovery and depositions
- Investigate potential systemic issues including public records reviews and in-person surveying
- Attend, monitor, and provide feedback at community meetings, government body meetings, task force meetings, and other meetings/hearings related to systemic advocacy
- Participate in outreach and educate community about legal issues confronted by low-income tenants
- Provide legal support to non-attorney staff and pro bono volunteers assisting with client intake and legal services
- Support program and organization-wide initiatives, including race equity
- 51-200 employees
- Legal Services, Philanthropy, Nonprofit Organization Management, Fund-Raising, Legal Advocacy
- Nonprofit
- San Jose, California
- Company Specialties:
Legal Services, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Public Interest Law, Mental Health Law, Child Law, Health Law, Fair Housing Law, Housing Law, and Government Benefits Law
Company information
Providing free legal and advocacy services to Silicon Valley residents in need. Mission The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley advances the rights of under-represented individuals and families in our diverse community through legal services, strategic advocacy, and educational outreach. Vision To achieve social justice in Silicon Valley and beyond through vigorous advocacy. Company Overview The Law Foundation, a non-profit organization located in San Jose, California, provides free legal services to Silicon Valley residents in need.
