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Position Summary
The Senior Staff Attorney will support theEconomic JusticeProgram'sLegal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE)Projectdesigned to build community wealth by providing free legal services to low-income entrepreneurs serving marginalized and historically oppressed communitiesand theProtecting Racial Equity (PRE)Initiative,whichadvises Californianonprofits and organizationswith racial equity programming.The Senior Staff Attorney will serve as a critical member of LCCRSF's legal team and playa leading role in LSE's response to meeting the commercial leasing needs of a high volume of marginalized commercial tenants who are otherwise unable to access paid legal services.

About LCCRSF

As one of the West Coast's longest-standing civil rights organizations, LCCRSF stands with historically vulnerable communities, immigrants, and refugees-advancing their rights through litigation, advocacy, and direct legal support. We work alongside legal fellows, 1,000+ pro bono attorneys, and committed volunteers. Learn more at lccrsf.org.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE) Program Delivery (70%)

• Providedirect representation andlimited-scopeservices to aportfolio of low-income and other small businessesonlease reviews,renewals, repair issues,early terminations, and other commercial leasing related legal issues.

• Work includes pre-litigation negotiations with commercial landlords and other opposing parties, advising and counselingcommercial tenants, draftingand reviewinglegal documents,and negotiating rent repayment plansandother settlement agreements.

• On an as-needed basis,reviewunlawful detainerlegal notices and court filings and adviseand prepareeducational resources for pro per commercial tenants toreferencein eviction proceedings.

• Maintainaccuratecase, program, and otherclientwork filesand other documentation of work performed using office databases and systems.

• Withthe Program Manager and Intake Specialist, coordinate and conductpotential clientintake interviews.

• Participate in freevirtual and in-personlegal clinicsprovidingbrieflegal advice and counsel and supervising and training pro bono attorneys.

• Withthe Program Manager, develop and deliver "Know Your Rights"trainingsto LSE clients and communities, providing insights and guidance oncurrenttopicsrelevanttounderserved small business communities.

Protecting Racial Equity (PRE) Program (20%)

• Participate in limited-scopeadvice and counselclinics, consults,and trainingsas needed to service Californianonprofits and other organizations seekingracial equity programmingreviewand informationregardinglegal, litigation,and policyrisks in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space.

Supervision,Administration,and Grants (10%)

• Train, supervise, and onboard staff, law clerks, and volunteersas needed.

• Ensureefficient and effectiveservice delivery processesalignedwithorganizational policies and protocols and all applicable rules of professional responsibility.

• Assist Grants Manager and Program Director with grant complianceand reporting.

Other tasks as assigned byProgramDirector. This position may require some evening and weekend work.

Essential Qualifications

• J.D. and a member in good standing of the California Bar.

• A minimum of five years of legal experience, including direct representationofbusinessesand legal entitiesin transactional matters, particularly relating tomicroenterprises/small businesses.

• Knowledgeof andexperience in nonprofit lawhighlydesired.

• Demonstrated experience and leadership in community economic development.

• Prior experience working with low-income communities of color and immigrant communities.

• A minimum of one year of project management experience.

• Experience working in a clinic settingand with pro bono attorneyshighly preferred.

• Oral and writtenproficiencyin Spanish highly preferred.

• Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, writing, and editing skills; strong attention to detail.

• Experience working with Microsoft products, including Office and Teams; Adobe Acrobat; case management tools such asLegalServer; and contact management tools such asSalesforce

• Abilityto: 1)relate to and communicate respectfully and effectively with a broad range of clients, colleagues, and partners in the legal community and beyond, 2)work as a member of a team and independently,3)set and carry out objectives with minimal supervision,4)think strategically and creatively, solve problems, innovate, exerciseinitiative, and5)manage multiple tasks/projects and sensitive information while also being able to determine when to ask for assistance.

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and goals of LCCRSF and theEconomic Justice Program.