Right to Counsel Coordinator

Job Title: Right To Counsel Coordinator FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Department: Litigation/Clinic Supervisor:Clinic Supervisor

Hourly Pay Rate: $32.42 - $37.47 Bargining Unit: Yes

Direct Reports: None Effective: July 1, 2026

MISSION & VALUES

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.

• 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

Eviction Defense Collaborative (EDC) prioritizes fighting for tenants’ rights, preventing homelessness and working toward a better future. The Right to Counsel Coordinator (RTCC) position is an integral function to support and guide tenants seeking pro per legal assistance and/or litigation assistance as a part of a Tenant Right to Counsel (TRC) Program. The RTCC is a vital first point of in-person contact for tenants requiring an individual who truly enjoys working with people, has the skills and capacity to respond in an empathetic and respectful way to tenants who are often in crisis, and can work effectively in a collegial and fast paced environment.

• Supply in-person reception, assessing clients’ eligibility, directing clients to proper internal or external referrals including following proper intake procedures and policies for EDC’s various practice areas;
• Guide client/s in completing intakes and facilitate consultation to further assess course of action needed for the tenant;
• Draft legal documentation and responsive pleadings such as answers, court fee waivers, declarations, etc. to assist tenants in defending themselves against impending evictions;
• For TRC eligible clients, follow referral protocols to identify the appropriate Tenant Right to Counsel LSO. This includes applying the referral algorithm, informing the assigned LSO’s office of the referral to initiate the conflict check process, providing the client with the referral information;
• Research, identify, and circulate resource referral information and information packets for services beyond those provided by EDC that respond to client inquiries and needs;
• Maintains an expected minimum of 20 cases per month in accordance with the programs needs.

• Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and relevant supervision/check-in meetings.
• Enter all data on time and accurately to support the program evaluation and outcomes tracking.
• Maintain up-to-date client files, documents and notes to remain in compliance with EDC RTC procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and with respective departments.
• Supply a variety of clerical and administrative support to the administrative team as further described:

• Office signage
• Communicate about office closures to community (i.e., clients and community partners
• Aid with coordinating outreach and education on EDC’s services and access to Right to Counsel

• Perform other duties as assigned in furtherance of EDC’s mission.

At EDC, we work to protect housing stability and provide meaningful access to legal support for San Francisco tenants facing eviction. Candidates must share our commitment to high-quality, client-centered services and bring strong professional skills, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Success in this role requires empathy, professionalism, cultural competency, and a solutions-focused…