AS-NEEDED UNLAWFUL DETAINER LEGAL SERVICES

The Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured entities to provide as-needed unlawful detainer legal services. The initial term of the contract is one year with four optional one-year renewals. The selected attorney and/or firm will provide comprehensive legal advice, opinion, and interpretation, including preparation, review, and approval of termination notices, drafting, filing, and service coordination of Summonses and Complaints for Unlawful Detainer, and representation in post-judgment proceedings, enforcement actions, and appeals. • The firm must demonstrate the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent unlawful detainer matters and provide dedicated staffing for the Authority account. • The attorney(s) providing legal services to the Authority must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be a member, in good standing, of the California State Bar for a minimum of five years. • The firm must have a minimum of five years of experience in the type of legal services requested. • The firm shall provide consultation regarding compliance with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to subsidized housing terminations.