We are working with a legal advocacy nonprofit that seeks a passionate and community-centered attorney with a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice advocacy to provide housing and homelessness prevention legal services to low-income and otherwise marginalized tenants living in Marin County. Reporting to the Managing Attorney, the Housing Law Staff Attorney will independently manage a high-volume housing law caseload and provide support in other areas as needed, including outreach and public education efforts.

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.

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.