Part-time Tenant and Landlord Staff Attorney-Richmond Rent Program

Part-Time Staff Attorney — Tenant & Landlord Law20 Hours/Week | $44–$46/Hour | Hybrid | Richmond, CA

Looking for meaningful legal work without a full-time commitment? Project Sentinel is seeking an experienced California Tenant & Landlord Attorney to provide tenant-landlord legal services through the City of Richmond Rent Program.

This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week opportunity designed for an attorney who wants to use their legal experience in Tenant & Landlord law.

Why This Opportunity May Be a Great Fit

• 20 hours per week — a meaningful part-time caseload without a full-time schedule
• $44–$46 per hour
• Hybrid/Remote work arrangement
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off; prorated vacation, holiday and sick pay
• 403(b)
• Meaningful public-service work serving Richmond tenants and landlords
• Opportunity to apply your existing landlord-tenant legal experience to real housing issues affecting the community
• Work directly with the City of Richmond Rent Program
• Opportunity to counsel both tenants and landlords regarding their rights and responsibilities

This position may be particularly well suited to an experienced attorney seeking a reduced-hours legal role, flexible professional schedule, or meaningful public-interest work without committing to a full-time position.

Overview

Join our dedicated legal team at Project Sentinel to deploy your tenant-landlord legal expertise with the City of Richmond Rent Program as the Tenant and Landlord Staff Attorney. You will play a vital role in providing limited scope representation and general counseling on rights and responsibilities to tenants and landlords under the Rent Just Cause Ordinance. regarding presenting issues under the Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance, as well as the Relocation Ordinance outlined in the City of Richmond’s Municipal Code.

The Staff Attorney will report to and work closely with the Executive Director to ensure compliance with the City of Richmond Rent Board contract. Knowledge of the City of Richmond Rent Program ordinances is a plus.

The staff attorney will provide substantive, procedural, and strategic advice and counseling as to the legal rights for CA residents, responsibilities, and options, available to either tenants or landlords under the City of Richmond Rent Program. This position is mostly a remote position, except for administrative hearing appearances, if calendared and if conducting the hearing online is not available.

This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to provide legal guidance, advocate for housing solutions, and support both tenants and landlords navigating complex rental issues under the City of Richmond ordinances. Your expertise will help foster healthier communities through effective legal advocacy, negotiation, and education.

Part-Time Staff Attorney — 20 Hours/Week — $44–$46/Hour

Duties

• Provide legal counsel to tenants and landlords involved in rent stabilization, eviction proceedings, and housing disputes.
• Draft clear legal documents such as notices, pleadings, and settlement agreements that align with best practices in legal drafting.
• Negotiate on behalf of clients to resolve disputes amicably while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Educate tenants and landlords about their rights and responsibilities through general legal counseling and written materials.
• Maintain detailed case records in Project Sentinel's database, prepare monthly activity reports, and manage legal administrative tasks efficiently.

Requirements -PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE JOB REQUIREMENTS.

• Must have an active license to practice law in California
• Must have experience in Tenant & Landlord Law
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership and at least 3 years of demonstrated experience and background working in tenant landlord law and a desire to work with diverse populations in CA.
• Proven experience in landlord-tenant law; background experience in rent board petition processes a plus; familiarity with eviction processes is essential.
• Strong research skills
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and client communications.
• Experience with negotiation strategies to facilitate dispute resolution.
• Experience in mediation, a plus
• Prior legal administrative experience demonstrating organization and attention to detail.

This role offers a dynamic public service environment where your legal knowledge, skills, and compassionate client management can directly improve the lives of community members through dedicated advocacy and comprehensive legal support.

The Agency:

Since its founding in 1971, Project Sentinel, a non-profit civil rights agency, has been dedicated to advancing fairness and equality in housing for individuals of all backgrounds. With our headquarters based in Santa Clara and additional field offices strategically located in Fremont, Gilroy, Milpitas, Modesto, Redwood City, and Sacramento, we extend our services to nearly 6 million residents throughout Northern California. For further details about Project Sentinel, we invite you to explore our website at www.housing.org or visit our Facebook page.

Desired Language Skills: Bi-lingual in Spanish Preferred

Compensation:

Compensation is comparable to other non-profit agencies and is dependent upon experience. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development.

The hourly rate of compensation for the Staff Attorney for the City of Richmond Rent Program is $44.00 - $46.00/hour

Pay: $44.00 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Landlord-tenant law: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• California State Bar license (Required)

Location:

• Richmond, CA 94805 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, CA 94805

Salary : $44 - $46