Staff Attorney

Tenderloin Housing Clinic (THC) is looking for a Staff Attorney who wants be part of an organization that positively changes lives!

ABOUT the THC Legal Office:

The THC Legal Office provides legal representation to low and moderate income tenants in San Francisco in all aspects of housing law. The Staff Attorney represents tenants citywide facing Ellis Act and Owner/Relative Move In evictions, and in affirmative lawsuits to remedy poor conditions, wrongful eviction and harassment. The THC Legal Office is committed to providing the highest level of representation and excellent results for its clients.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Counsel tenants to achieve resolution of disputes with their landlord.
- Litigation of cases on behalf of tenants: initial investigation, drafting complaints and responsive pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trials and appeals.
- Work with community organizations to advance tenants' rights.
- Compliance reporting for government contracts.

REQUIREMENTS:
A successful candidate will possess the following:

• California Bar membership
• One-year civil or criminal litigation experience required
• Commitment to advancing the rights of the underrepresented
• Understanding and interest in working with low-income and minority clients
• Must have ability to work independently and effectively manage a moderate-large caseload.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
• Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin preferred.

BENEFITS:
THC offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and their eligible spouse/children, as well as a 403b plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 12 paid vacation and 14 sick days, 11 paid holidays and 4 floating holidays annually.

Tenderloin Housing Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

THC is a non-profit housing, support services, legal, and advocacy organization. THC provides housing and comprehensive services that help disenfranchised low-income people in San Francisco maintain their housing and increase stability. THC’s Mission and Core Values are key to successfully supporting our clients.