If you have a passion for social justice and want to fight for those most in need of legal assistance, we want you to join our team! We need attorneys to meet the ever-growing need for free and low-cost legal services for people living with HIV/AIDS around the Bay Area. The work includes a wide array of civil legal issues, with primary focus on housing rights (including eviction defense) and public benefits, among many others. Depending on your experience, the starting salary is $90,000-$100,000 (fulltime). We offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance. People of color, women, and those with disabilities, including HIV, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: Provide direct advocacy and representation for people living with HIV/AIDS in civil legal matters, primarily pertaining to housing rights and public benefits.

Conduct client intake interviews and provide comprehensive legal advice and consultations.
Assist clients with cases before administrative agencies, such as the San Francisco Rent Board and the Social Security Administration.
Represent clients facing Unlawful Detainer (eviction) lawsuits.
Refer clients to appropriate legal services providers and volunteer Panel Attorneys.
Conduct outreach and educational presentations for clients and community members affected by HIV/AIDS.
Provide training to local service providers and maintain partnerships with agencies that serve people with HIV/AIDS.
Train and supervise law clerks and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Experience working with vulnerable populations including people with mental health disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, people of color, low-income individuals or families, people with substance use disorders, people with a history of homelessness or incarceration, and people in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Commitment to public service and social justice; positive attitude; cooperative approach to lawyering.
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Robust organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
Bilingual or proficient Spanish strongly preferred.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to our Managing Attorney, Jaime Rush, at jaime@alrp.org.

Responsibilities: Provide direct advocacy and representation for people living with HIV/AIDS in civil legal matters, primarily pertaining to housing rights and public benefits.