Staff Attorney

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to low-income tenants and homeowners in eviction defense, affordable housing preservation, and mortgage fraud
• Conduct community education and outreach
• Staff clinics at sites accessible to consumers
• Provide technical assistance and training to community and public agencies
• Represent the organization at community, legal, and funding meetings

Requirements

• Member in good standing of the California Bar (provisional candidates considered)
• Minimum of two years of litigation or housing advocacy experience in low-income communities
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and underserved communities of color
• Strong advocacy and courtroom skills representing LEP clients
• Ability to work independently and in a multicultural team environment
• Residence within 75 miles of API Legal Outreach office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/bicultural skills (Spanish, Cantonese, or other API language)
• Experience serving tenants facing eviction
• Working knowledge of Legal Server and Essential Forms

Benefits

• Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• 14 paid holidays, including floating holiday
• PTO and sick leave
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

About the Company

API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley.