Description

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.

  Requirements

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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