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Position Summary The Senior Staff Attorney will support the  Economic Justice  Program’ s  Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE)  P ro ject   designed to build community wealth by providing free legal services to low-income entrepreneurs serving marginalized and historically oppressed communities  and the  Protecting Racial Equity (PRE)   Initiative,   which   advis es Calif ornia   nonprofits and o rganizations   with racial equity programming .   The Senior Staff Attorney will serve as a crit ical member of LCCRSF’s legal team and play   a leading role in LSE’s response to meeting the commercial leasing needs of a high volume of marginalized commercial tenants who are otherwise unable to access paid legal services. About LCCRSF As one of the West Coast’s longest-standing civil rights organizations, LCCRSF stands with historically vulnerable communities, immigrants, and refugees—advancing their rights through litigation, advocacy, and direct legal support. We work alongside legal fellows, 1,000+ pro bono attorneys, and committed volunteers. Learn more at lccrsf.org. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE) Program Delivery ( 70 %) • Provide   direct representation and   limited - scope   services to a   portfolio of low-income and other small businesses   on   lease review s ,   renewals, repair issues,   ear ly terminations , and other commercial leasing related legal issues . • Work includes p re-litigation negotiations with commercial landlords and other opposing parties, advising and counseling   commercial tenants , drafting   and reviewing   legal documents ,   and negotiating rent repayment plans   and   other settlement agreements . • On an as -needed basis,   review   unlawful detainer   legal notices and court filings and advis e   and prepar e   educational resources for pro per commercial tenants to   reference   in eviction proceedings . • Maintain   accurate   case, program, and other   client   work files   and other documentation of work performed using office databases and systems. • With   the Program Manager and Intake Specialist, coordinate and conduct   potential client   intake interviews . • Participate in free   virtual and in-person   legal clinics   providing    brief   legal advice and counsel and supervising and training pro bono attorney s . • With   the Program Manager, develop and deliver “Know Your Rights”   trainings   to LSE clients and communities, providing insights and guidance on   current   topics   relevant   to   under served small business communities. Protecting Racial Equity (PRE) Program ( 2 0 %) • Participate in limited-scope   advice and counsel   clinics , consults,   an d train ings   as needed to service California   nonprofits and other o rganizations seeking   r acial equity programming   review   and information   regarding   lega l, litigation,   and policy   risks in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space. Supervision,  Administration ,  and Grants ( 10 %) • Train, supervise, and onboard staff, law clerks, and volunteers  as needed . • E nsure  efficient and effective  service delivery processes  a ligned   with  organizational policies and protocols and all applicable rules of professional responsibility. • Assist Grants Manager and Program Director with grant compliance  and reporting. Other tasks as assigned by  Program  Director. This position may require some evening and weekend work. Essential Qualifications • J.D. and a member in good standing of the California Bar. • A minimum of five years of legal experience, including direct representation  of  business es  and legal entities  in transactional matters , particularly relating to  microenterprises/ small businesses . • Knowledge  of and  experience in nonprofit law  highly   desired. • Demonstrated experience and leadership in community economic development. • Prior experience working with low-income communities of color and immigrant communities. • A minimum of one year of project management experience. • Experience working in a clinic setting  and with pro bono attorneys  highly preferred. • Oral and written  proficiency  in Spanish highly preferred. • Excellent organizational, communication, analytical, writing, and editing skills; strong attention to detail. • Experience working with Microsoft products, including Office and Teams; Adobe Acrobat; case management tools such as  LegalServer ; and contact management tools such as  Salesforce • Ability  to : 1)  relate to and communicate respectfully and effectively with a broad range of clients, colleagues, and partners in the legal community and beyond , 2)  work as a member of a team and independently ,  3 )  set and carry out objectives with minimal supervision ,  4 )  think strategically and creatively, solve problems, innovate, exercise   initiative, and  5 )  manage multiple tasks/projects and sensitive information while also being able to determine when to ask for assistance. • Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and goals of LCCRSF and the   Economic Justice Program .