Deputy City Attorney - Labor Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)

Job Code and Title: 8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal)Fill Type: Permanent ExemptAppointment 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:

Friday, December 20, 2024Application Deadline:

Continuous, earliest close on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 5:00 pmThe San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated attorney to join its Labor 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 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, and welcome all candidates.The Office currently offers remote work to eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote work.The Labor Team is a collaborative and dynamic group of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and legal secretaries. The Team defends the City in state and federal civil litigation, in administrative proceedings involving labor and employment matters, and provides proactive advice and risk management strategies to its client departments.Deputy City Attorney Position and ResponsibilitiesAttorneys on the Labor Team are assigned a caseload of civil litigation and administrative matters. They handle all aspects of their cases, including case assessment, litigation strategy, client communication and coordination, conducting and responding to discovery, all motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, trial and appeal.Licensed to practice law in CaliforniaDesired QualificationsThree or more years of labor or employment experience, such as employment advice and counseling, litigation, labor relations, or collective bargaining 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 and administrative proceedings.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.Ability to work effectively with paralegals, legal assistants, investigators, and other colleagues.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.Salary and BenefitsThe Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $150,124 to $263,042 effective January 4, 2025. 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.ApplicationTo apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applicants who advance in the selection process must submit at least two references and at least two writing samples including at least one significant and substantive filed brief.VerificationApplicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements can be found at 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. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.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 Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are

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accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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