Deputy City Attorney - Trial/Litigation Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)

Full-time

Work Hours: Regular

Job Code and Title: 8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal)

Fill Type: Permanent Exempt

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, 2025

Application Deadline : Continuous, earliest close 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Compensation Range : $150,124- $263,042

Recruitment ID : RTF0152885-01097721

The 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.

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.

The Office offers remote work to eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote work.

About the Trial TeamThe Trial Team is a collaborative, nimble, and dynamic group of over 40 attorneys and support staff. 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in California.

Desired Qualifications

Three 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.

Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.

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.

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

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.

Selection ProceduresThe selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements.

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.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are

only

accepted through an online process.

Select the “

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Make sure to include your

CA Bar Number

in the education section on your application

Upload a

Cover Letter

and a

Resume

Applicants who advance in the selection process must submit three references and one writing sample.

Human Resources Analyst Information:

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquiries to Asa Nojd, HR Analyst, at

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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