As-Needed Unlawful Detainer Legal Services

The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin is seeking proposals from law firms to provide as-needed comprehensive legal advice, opinions, interpretation, representation, and other services regarding non-payment of rent and unlawful detainer cases. The selected law firm will provide services including reviewing "Notice to Quit" for legal validity, preparing unlawful detainer pleadings, filing and serving summons and complaint, and appearing in court on behalf of the Authority. The contract will be for an initial term of one year with four optional one-year renewals. • The law firm must have a minimum of ten years of experience in the type of legal services requested. • The law firm must identify a primary attorney and a designated secondary (backup) attorney, both with a minimum of ten years of experience. • The law firm must demonstrate the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent unlawful detainer matters and provide dedicated staffing for the Authority account. • The law firm must assign and identify a primary paralegal or case manager responsible for daily case administration and reporting. • The law firm must be familiar with tenant protections, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to termination of Public Housing tenancies, HUD Public Housing regulations, and reasonable accommodation and disability-related defenses.