Job Description

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Attorneys on the Government Litigation Team typically handle their own cases, although a few cases require Team members to work collaboratively with other attorneys on the Team or across the Office. Attorneys on the Team handle all aspects of their cases, including litigation strategy, client communication and coordination, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, trial, and appeal. Many of the Team’s cases involve motions for preliminary injunction or other interim relief.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed to practice law in California

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  Ability to research, understand, and effectively communicate complex issues of constitutional law.
• Ability to assume responsibility quickly, work both collaboratively and independently, and think deeply and thoroughly about novel substantive and procedural legal issues.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within often ambitious internal deadlines, and adjust to last minute assignments and workload increases with agility.
• Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to vigorously defend complex defensive matters in both state and federal courts.
• Ability to work effectively with paralegals, legal secretaries, and other staff.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment, multi-task, and be curious.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Interest and ability to work successfully as part of a team with other attorneys and with clients, including elected officials.
• Five or more years of civil litigation experience, including trial experience.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $138,710 - $242,996.  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.  For more information please visit: https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview.  Attorneys are represented by the Municipal Attorneys Association.  Information about compensation and benefits can be found here:  8177 Attorney - Classification & Compensation

Additional Information

APPLICATION

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to https://us.smrtr.io/5kkv by Friday, August 26, 2022. Applicants who advance in the selection process must submit at least two references and two writing samples.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.