Litigation Staff Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Staff Attorney FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Litigation Supervisor: Dir. of Litigation and Policy

Annual Salary: $83,000 - $93,500

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 Staff Attorney plays an important role in advancing EDC’s mission by providing high-quality, trauma-informed legal services to tenants facing eviction. The Staff Attorney will provide full-scope legal representation, from advice and negotiation through trial, helping clients assert their rights and maintain stable housing. Working under the direction of the Supervising Litigation Attorney, this role is an integral part of a collaborative, mission-driven legal team that values empathy, excellence, and equity. The Staff Attorney partners closely with colleagues across EDC’s programs to ensure clients receive coordinated support and holistic services.

This position is ideal for an attorney who is passionate about housing justice, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a client-centered and team-oriented approach to their work.