We are a law firm dedicated to fighting for the rights of tenants in California. We focus on providing high-quality legal representation for tenants, ensuring they are treated fairly and advocating for their rights in cases involving unlawful eviction, rent control, housing conditions, and other tenant-related matters. Our mission is to ensure that every tenant has access to justice, fair treatment, and secure housing.
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Tenant Rights Attorney to join our team. As a Tenant Rights Attorney at our firm, you will represent tenants in various legal matters involving landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, habitability issues, and violations of California's rent control laws. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, compassionate, and strategic thinker who is dedicated to fighting for tenants' rights in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Representation: Provide legal representation to tenants in a wide range of housing-related matters, including eviction defense, unlawful rent increases, habitability issues, and violations of tenant protections under California law.
Case Management: Manage a caseload of tenant rights cases, from intake to resolution, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that clients are kept informed throughout the legal process.
Litigation: Represent clients in state and federal court, including trial preparation, settlement negotiations, and presenting cases at trial when necessary.
Client Interaction: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear legal guidance, advice, and updates throughout their cases.
Legal Research and Writing: Conduct thorough legal research to support cases and draft legal documents, including motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and briefs.
Advocacy: Advocate for tenants' rights within the legal community and broader public sphere, including through community outreach, education, and policy work.
Collaboration: Work closely with other attorneys and support staff to ensure the effective and efficient handling of tenant rights cases.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD): A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Admitted to the California Bar: Must be in good standing with the California State Bar.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience practicing law, with a strong preference for experience in landlord-tenant law, eviction defense, rent control, or housing law. Prior experience working with tenants or low-income communities is highly desirable.
Strong Advocacy Skills: Ability to represent clients effectively in court and in settlement negotiations.
Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and understandable way.
Passion for Tenant Rights: A demonstrated commitment to fighting for tenants' rights and housing justice, especially for marginalized communities.
Organization: Ability to manage a caseload of multiple cases, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health insurance, dental, and vision benefits.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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