Deputy City Attorney, Business/Tax Litigator - Tax Team - City Attorney's Office

Deputy City Attorney, Business/Tax Litigator - Tax Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)

• Full-time
• Job Code and Title: 8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal)
• Fill Type: Permanent Exempt

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

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.

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.

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.
• Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage, investigate, and litigate multiple matters.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

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. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

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, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.