What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney II position at Tenderloin Housing?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
- Assignment of litigation in unlawful detainer and affirmative cases on behalf of tenants assessing their rights.
- Work with community organizations to advance tenants’ rights.
- Compliance reporting for government contracts.
- Represent the agency in a professional manner.
- Additional duties as assigned.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- California Bar membership
- Minimum of 3-5 years of civil or criminal litigation experience required.
- Must have trial experience.
- Must have fully developed litigation skills with need for minimal courtroom supervision
- Commitment to advancing the rights of the underrepresented
- Understanding and interest in working with low-income and minority clients
- Ability to independently handle a moderate-large contract required case load of 50 cases per year.
- Must have thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe reader.
- Must be able to work independently and be detail oriented
- 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.
- Experience with people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds preferred
- Must have outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Must have ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from judges, clients and the general public
- Must have ability to read, understand, apply language, and make independent decisions based on all applicable laws, policies, and contracts
- Must be a proactive self-starter with the ability to take initiative
- Must pass all post-contingency offer background checks, reference checks, and TB screening clearances. [1]
- Experience in landlord-tenant law, working in non-profit or public sector preferred.
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Demonstrates passion, commitment, and behavior that are consistent with THC’s Mission, Core Values, and Customer Service Philosophy.
- Adapts well to change, and remains professional, respectful, and composed at all times.
- Must be mature, honest, dependable, and accountable.
- Establishes and maintains effective and appropriate relationships and boundaries, and communicates with clients, co-workers, and external parties in a manner that fosters respect and trust.
- Exercises good judgment in using and/or keeping information regarding clients, employees, and THC confidential.
- Works well independently, collaboratively, and as a team member.
- Follows instructions completely and asks for help and/or guidance from supervisors when needed.
- Has good time management skills and is punctual to work, THC meetings, hearings, trials, and other events.
- Takes pride in work and performs all assigned duties diligently, efficiently, and effectively.
[1] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with conviction and arrest records.
