$93,000 - $100,000 yearly
Justice & Diversity Center
San Francisco, CA
The Senior Attorney, Tenant Advocacy Project (TAP), provides legal assistance and pre-court advocacy to low-income San Francisco tenants facing housing-related problems, with a particular focus on resolving disputes and preventing eviction before they result in court proceedings. TAP does not provide eviction defense or other litigation services; instead, the program works proactively with tenants, landlords, property managers, master tenants, roommates, and others to resolve housing disputes through legal advice, negotiation, and advocacy and to help clients avoid eviction and other court filings whenever possible. The Senior Attorney evaluates potential cases, identifies legal issues, advises and advocates for clients, and develops strategies to resolve disputes. The position also helps develop and coordinate TAP’s services, including client intake and case placement, collaboration with community-based organizations and volunteer attorneys, legal trainings and resources, community...