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Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach seeks a Staff Attorney in San Francisco, CA.
Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provide legal representation primarily in the areas of civil legal services of behalf of the disabled but may include work in other priority areas such as public benefits, elder law, immigration, domestic violence, sexual assault, and housing. This work will include representation of clients in state court and before administrative bodies. 2. Conduct community education and outreach. 3. Staff clinics at sites accessible to the low-income, disabled, and senior consumers. 4. Provide technical assistance and training to community and public agencies. 5. Represent the organization at community, legal, funding, and other meetings and functions. 6. Assist with administrative and fundraising work of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications: 1. At least two (2) year’s experience in 
representing low-income and non-English speaking, disabled clients in progressively more complex civil law matters. 2. Demonstrated commitment to social justice and the advancement of communities of color. 3. Bilingual and bicultural skills particularly relevant to underserved communities. 4. Strong advocacy and courtroom skills. 5. Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar. 6. Ability to work well in a team-oriented, multi-cultural work environment. Preferred Qualifications: 1. At least two years of civil litigation experience in representing low-income, disabled clients. 2. Successful experience in serving API’s target populations and working in disadvantaged communities of color. 3. Working knowledge of Time Matters/Abacus, Essential Forms, and Immigrant Pro or similar programs.
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