Senior Litigation Staff Attorney

Job Title: Senior Litigation Staff Attorney FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Litigation Supervisor: Dir. of Litigation and Policy

Annual Salary: $88,187.50 - $98,687.50

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 Senior Litigation Attorney plays an important role in advancing EDC’s mission by providing high-quality, trauma-informed legal services to tenants facing eviction and by serving as a leader and mentor within the litigation team. The Senior Litigation Attorney will handle complex cases and provide full-scope legal representation, while also supporting the professional growth of more junior attorneys, fellows, interns, and other staff. Working under the direction of the Supervising Litigation Attorney, this role helps foster an equitable, collaborative team culture and contributes to ensuring that EDC’s legal work is effective, client-centered, and aligned with organizational values.

This position is ideal for a skilled litigator who is passionate about housing justice, thrives in fast-paced environments, and brings a supportive, team-oriented approach to both client advocacy and staff development.