Staff Attorney - Housing

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (LFSV) invites admitted JDs in good standing with the California State Bar to apply for the Staff Attorney position on the Housing team. This is a flexible, hybrid position. Candidates must be available to commute to the office, field work, or hearings 2+ days per week.Who We AreThe Law Foundation of Silicon Valley advances the rights of underrepresented individuals and families in our diverse community through legal services, strategic advocacy, and educational outreach. Now with over 90 employees, the Law Foundation is the largest provider of free legal services in the South Bay. Located in downtown San Jose, the Law Foundation is dynamic interesting place to work. We pride ourselves on fostering a work environment that is motivating, collaborative and fun, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth. We are working towards a race-conscious legal services practice.What You'll DoThe Law Foundation of Silicon Valley is seeking a full-time Attorney for its Housing department. The Law Foundation is focused on the prevention of displacement of low-income individuals and communities of color through both direct legal services, including unlawful detainer defense, and system change work, including impact litigation and policy advocacy. Attorneys with an interest in fair housing and policy advocacy work are encouraged to apply.The Housing Attorney may have several different job duties and responsibilities, and these responsibilities could shift overtime ranging from direct representation of tenants to policy advocacy and impact litigation. The Housing Attorney may assist with landlord/tenant problems, eviction defense, fair housing/housing discrimination complaints, reasonable accommodations of disability, Section 8 voucher/Housing Authority issues. Additionally, the attorney may work on policy advocacy and policy campaigns, fair housing and impact litigation. The Housing Attorney will also be involved in community and client education and outreach activities, and system reform projects.Primary DutiesProvide direct representation to clients in unlawful detainer (eviction) proceedings and managing an individual caseloadEngage 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 depositionsInvestigate potential systemic issues including public records reviews and in-person surveyingAttend, monitor, and provide feedback at community meetings, government body meetings, task force meetings, and other meetings/hearings related to systemic advocacyParticipate in outreach and educate community about legal issues confronted by low-income tenantsProvide legal support to non-attorney staff and pro bono volunteers assisting with client intake and legal servicesSupport program and organization-wide initiatives, including race equityWho You AreThis position may be right for you if you have: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 actionsExperience identifying, investigating and resolving client problemsAn ability to analyze, write and present ideas and legal concepts clearly and conciselyStrong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environmentAffirmative litigation experience including representing Plaintiffs in housing matters in state and federal courtThe ability to work independently and effectively work as a part of a team, both internal and external to the Law FoundationExperience in policy advocacy and/or organizingExperience in community lawyeringConnections to and experience working with diverse populations, including communities of color and people living with disabilitiesA compassionate approach to lawyeringExperience working with individuals in crisisPassion for social justice and race equity, as well as a desire to provide assistance to underserved populationsPreferred Requirements:Fluency in Spanish/English or Vietnamese/EnglishWhat We OfferThe salary scale for this position is $80,000 - $105,000/year. All compensation is determined by the wage table of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between SEIU Local 521 and LFSV. Placement on the wage table will be based upon an applicant’s bar admission date and months of experience in comparable roles. Excellent benefits provided, including:19 paid holidays per year3-5 weeks of vacation per year12 days of sick leave per yearA paid lunch breakUp to 6 months of parental leaveFully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiumsA robust Employee Assistance Program that includes free mental health therapy and wellness services for employees and their dependentsA 401(k)-retirement plan. Employer contributions after the first year of employment.A sabbatical after 5 years of employmentAn annual budget for professional developmentEmployer paid CA Bar license feesAn additional monthly stipend for those who are bilingual and utilize their language abilities in the course of their jobThe option to work a hybrid schedule (candidates must be available to commute to the office, field work, or hearings 2+ days per week)LocationLaw Foundation is a hybrid workplace and staff will be required to commute to our San Jose offices 2+ days per week. As long as staff can meet the requirements above, including commuting at their own expense, staff may live anywhere in California. Due to logistical challenges regarding taxes, insurance, and time zones, we are not able to consider staff in other states at this time.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Law Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. We strongly encourage people of color, women, people living with disabilities, older people, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to apply. It is the policy of the Law Foundation to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition or genetic information, veteran status, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. The Law Foundation will conform to the spirit, as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Candidates from historically excluded communities including from different racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, persons living with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community encouraged to apply.ADA Accessible Facility - Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug-Free Workplace

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