Senior Eviction Defense (UD) Housing Attorney

Job overview

The Senior Eviction Defense (UD) Housing Attorney role is hybrid in San Francisco, CA, with at least three days per week in the office. Starting compensation is $89,500–$111,500 annually, based on experience. Open Door Legal works to expand access to civil legal representation and reduce poverty. The attorney represents clients in Unlawful Detainer proceedings while supervising and developing the eviction defense team. The role contributes to the organization’s mission by strengthening legal aid capacity, improving consistent service delivery, and helping low-income clients facing housing insecurity.

What you'll do

• Represent Unlawful Detainer clients, including complex cases
• conduct in-person and virtual intakes
• balance casework with management responsibilities
• mentor and oversee legal advocacy
• hire, train, support, and manage staff, interns, fellows, and volunteers
• appear in San Francisco Superior Court as needed
• maintain referral relationships
• develop team systems, checklists, and templates
• use data and creative strategies to improve capacity and service quality
• ensure culturally sensitive, trauma-informed client support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior housing attorney

eviction defense

unlawful detainer

legal aid

housing law

team leadership

client representation

open door legal

san francisco ca

$89.5k–$111.5k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Conditional loan repayment assistance
• medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100%
• four weeks vacation and two weeks sick/care leave
• flexible work hours
• paid parental leave
• retirement account
• professional development investment.

Why this role

Direct supervision of staff attorneys; at least six years of relevant experience and two years of eviction defense housing law experience required. Hybrid schedule requires at least three office days weekly.

About the employer

Open Door Legal is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.