Company Description

Appointment Type:

Permanent Exempt (PEX) position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will."Application Opening:

January 29, 2025Application Deadline:

Continuous, earliest close 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2025Compensation Range:

$150,124 - $263,042Recruitment ID:

RTF0152885-01097721The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated litigator to join its Trial Team.About the OfficeThe San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents. With just over 300 talented and dedicated employees, the Office provides exceptional legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments. Our work empowers City leaders with effective, responsive, and creative legal solutions and representation so they can deliver critical public services, and our affirmative advocacy enhances the lives and wellbeing of San Francisco’s residents and visitors.The Office recognizes that diversity in the backgrounds, identities, ideas, and lived experiences of our employees enriches our workplace and enhances our work. We aspire to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community, and welcome all candidates. To learn more about the Office’s efforts to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where employees feel they belong and can meaningfully contribute, please click here.The Office offers remote work to eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote work.To learn more about the City Attorney’s Office please visit: Description

About the Trial TeamThe Trial Team is a collaborative, nimble, and dynamic group of over 40 attorneys and support staff and the largest team at the City Attorney’s Office. The Team primarily defends lawsuits filed against the City and County of San Francisco and its employees in state and federal court, handling all phases of litigation, from case intake and assessment, litigation strategy, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, trial, and appeal. The Team’s docket is broad, and ranges from personal injury accidents to taxation, land use to constitutional torts.Deputy City Attorney Position and ResponsibilitiesAttorneys on the Trial Team are assigned defensive matters, primarily involving accidents or injuries involving City operations, but also including constitutional claims and contractual disputes. Attorneys are assigned their own caseloads and have primary responsibility for all aspects of their cases, from responding to lawsuits, filing and arguing motions, trying cases before a jury, all the way to appeal. Attorneys should expect to make regular appearances in court and depositions as the first chair on all of their cases. The Trial Team regularly schedules weekly meetings for attorneys to roundtable and discuss their cases before the entire team.Qualifications

Minimum QualificationsLicensed to practice law in California.Desired QualificationsThree or ideally more years of civil litigation experience, including trial experience.Ability to assume responsibility quickly, work both independently and collaboratively, and identify and assess substantive and procedural legal issues.Ability to work effectively and efficiently, meet multiple competing deadlines, manage workload changes, and dive into new assignments quickly.Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.Ability to manage, investigate, and litigate multiple matters in both state and federal courts.Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including intake and investigation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiation, trial, and appeal.Experience handling court appearances and oral argument.Familiarity with state and federal rules of civil procedure and local rules of court.Experience with e-discovery.Demonstrated interest, comfort, and good working knowledge of sophisticated document review tools.Ability to work effectively with paralegals, legal assistants, investigators, and other colleagues.Ability to exercise excellent judgment, adapt to changes, and be curious.Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.Interest and ability to work successfully as part of a team.VerificationApplicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.Note:

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.Selection ProceduresThe selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.Additional Information

Salary and BenefitsThe Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $150,124 - $263,042. The successful applicant is appointed to a salary step based on years of experience as a lawyer. The City offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits.HOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are

only

accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.Select the “

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” button and follow instructions on the screenMake sure to include your

CA Bar Number

in the education section on your applicationUpload a

Cover Letter

and a

ResumeApplicants who advance in the selection process must submit three references and one writing sample.Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received.

Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquiries to Asa Nojd, HR Analyst.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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