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Deputy City Attorney- Tax Team- City Attorney's Office (8177)
DataSF, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Deputy City Attorney, Business/Tax Litigator - Tax Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)
Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. Permanent Exempt:
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 Deadline:
Continuous, earliest close on
November 30, 2024, at 5pm Compensation Range:
$147,914 - $259,142 Recruitment ID:
RTF0148137-01112809 NOTE:
If you have already applied for this position, you are still in the applicant pool and there is no need to reapply. The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated litigator to join its office. The litigator would work with subject matter experts on the office's Tax Team to litigate tax disputes. About the Office:
The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office (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, dedicated, and diverse 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 a hybrid remote work schedule for eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote. This position would work with tax advice attorneys on the City's Tax Team to defend the City in tax suits filed by taxpayers, including high-value cases and cases of first impression. The position would involve significant law and motion practice, bench trials, and all levels of appellate review. How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications: Licensed to practice law in California Desired Qualifications: Five or ideally more years of civil litigation experience. Knowledge of or background in state and local tax law, including gross receipts taxes, transfer taxes, property taxes, and others. 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. Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, non-jury trials, and appeals. Experience handling court appearances and oral argument. Familiarity with state rules of civil procedure and San Francisco local rules. 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. Verification: Applicants 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 Procedures:
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. What else should I know?
Salary and Benefits: The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $147,914 - $259,142. The City offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits. 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 “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen Upload a Cover Letter and Resume 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. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file.
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 Jacob Mast at jacob.mast@sfcityatty.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
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Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. Permanent Exempt:
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 Deadline:
Continuous, earliest close on
November 30, 2024, at 5pm Compensation Range:
$147,914 - $259,142 Recruitment ID:
RTF0148137-01112809 NOTE:
If you have already applied for this position, you are still in the applicant pool and there is no need to reapply. The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated litigator to join its office. The litigator would work with subject matter experts on the office's Tax Team to litigate tax disputes. About the Office:
The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office (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, dedicated, and diverse 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 a hybrid remote work schedule for eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote. This position would work with tax advice attorneys on the City's Tax Team to defend the City in tax suits filed by taxpayers, including high-value cases and cases of first impression. The position would involve significant law and motion practice, bench trials, and all levels of appellate review. How to qualify
Minimum Qualifications: Licensed to practice law in California Desired Qualifications: Five or ideally more years of civil litigation experience. Knowledge of or background in state and local tax law, including gross receipts taxes, transfer taxes, property taxes, and others. 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. Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, non-jury trials, and appeals. Experience handling court appearances and oral argument. Familiarity with state rules of civil procedure and San Francisco local rules. 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. Verification: Applicants 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 Procedures:
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. What else should I know?
Salary and Benefits: The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $147,914 - $259,142. The City offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits. 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 “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen Upload a Cover Letter and Resume 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. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file.
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 Jacob Mast at jacob.mast@sfcityatty.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
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