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Published 10 days ago

Paralegal/Litigation Clerk

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near San Francisco, CA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    September 1, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    August 21, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Compensation:
    USD $32.42 - $37.47 / hour
    Approximately $67,433.60–$77,937.60 annually.
    Cause Areas:
    Conflict Resolution, Housing & Homelessness, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Legal Assistance, Urban Areas

    Description

    Job Title: Paralegal/Litigation Clerk FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Department: Litigation Supervisor: Paralegal Supervisor

    Hourly Pay Rate: $32.42 - $37.47

    MISSION & VALUES

    EDC Mission

    Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC) works to prevent homelessness before it starts by providing compassionate, high‑quality legal assistance, rental assistance, and supportive services to San Francisco tenants facing eviction or housing instability. We believe that housing is a human right, and we strive to ensure that every San Franciscan has meaningful access to justice and the resources needed to remain safely housed.

    EDC GREAT Values

    • Gratitude – Valuing one another’s contributions and recognizing the impact of our collective work
    • Responsibility – Acting with accountability, integrity, and sound stewardship of public resources
    • Excellence – Delivering high-quality, accurate, and mission-driven work
    • Adaptability – Responding effectively to evolving systems, policies, and community needs
    • Trust – Building confidence through transparency, reliability, and respect

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Litigation Paralegal (Paralegal) is an integral part of the Right to Counsel Program that assists Litigation attorneys in the course of their representation of tenants facing eviction. Because we strive to be barrier-free and client-centered, the position requires individuals who truly enjoy working with people, have the skills and capacity to respond in an empathetic and respectful way to clients who are often in crisis and can work effectively in a collegial and fast paced environment.

    The employee will work closely with RADCo (Rental Assistance) and Litigation staff to ensure clients are supported in their efforts to secure rental and/or litigation assistance. The employee will be primarily tasked with assisting Litigation Attorneys in their work representing tenants facing eviction.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near San Francisco, CA
    Associated Location
    San Francisco, CA, USA

    How to Apply

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