Housing Attorney

2 months ago

San Rafael, United States Robert Half Full time

We are working with a legal advocacy nonprofit that seeks a passionate and community-centered attorney with a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice advocacy to provide housing and homelessness prevention legal services to low-income and otherwise marginalized tenants living in Marin County. Reporting to the Managing Attorney, the Housing Law Staff Attorney will independently manage a high-volume housing law caseload and provide support in other areas as needed, including outreach and public education efforts.


Essential Functions:

  • Provide holistic, community-centered legal services in eviction defense, habitability, and tenants' rights under the supervision of the Managing Attorney.
  • Conduct client interviews, perform factual analysis, and conduct legal research.
  • Manage a high-volume caseload of eviction defense matters.
  • Engage in community education and off-site outreach.
  • Negotiate with landlords, property management companies, and opposing counsel to maintain housing stability for clients facing eviction.
  • Represent clients at hearings and pursue affirmative litigation, including multi-plaintiff and class actions, as needed.
  • Supervise and train volunteer attorneys, legal assistants, interns, and non-attorney volunteers.
  • Coordinate with staff to ensure superior legal services for clients.
  • Maintain accurate client and case data for tracking and reporting.
  • Provide data to support organizational reporting requirements.
  • Meet ethical standards as set by the State Bar of California.
  • Support organizational development and fundraising as necessary.
  • Connect with community partners to facilitate clients’ access to resources.
  • Complete additional mission-aligned tasks as required by leadership.

Required Qualifications:

  • Commitment to the mission and vision of Legal Aid of Marin.
  • Member in good standing with the California State Bar.
  • Experience working with marginalized communities, including immigrants, BIPOC individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, people experiencing poverty, and those facing housing instability.
  • Commitment to client-centered lawyering, diversity, and uplifting marginalized communities.
  • Experience or interest in housing law.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Willingness to receive feedback, follow directives, and address areas for professional growth.
  • Positive collaboration with external partners, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  • Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and car insurance.
  • Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

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