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

San Francisco District Attorney, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


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

Full-timeWork Hours: RegularJob 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:

July 18, 2024Application Deadline:

Continuous, earliest close 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024Compensation Range:

$147,914- $259,142Recruitment ID:

RTF0148964-01108350The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for an experienced and motivated civil litigator to join its Labor Team to represent the City in employment litigation matters in state and federal court and administrative tribunals.About the Office:The 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.The Office 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 19 attorneys, five paralegals and legal assistants, and six legal secretaries. The Team defends the City in state and federal civil litigation (through trial and appeals), in administrative proceedings involving employment and labor matters, and provides proactive advice and risk management strategies.Deputy City Attorney Position and Responsibilities:The Office seeks an experienced attorney to represent the City in employment litigation and administrative matters. The attorney will 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.Minimum Qualifications:Licensed to practice law in CaliforniaDesired Qualifications:Three or more years of civil litigation experienceFive or more years of employment litigation experienceAbility to handle all phases of litigationAbility to manage, investigate, and litigate multiple mattersExperience handling court appearances and oral argumentFamiliarity with state and federal rules of civil procedureExperience with e-discoveryDemonstrated interest in sophisticated document review toolsAbility to work effectively with colleaguesExcellent written and oral communication and advocacy skillsCommitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environmentSalary and Benefits:The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $147,914 to $259,142. The City offers robust health, retirement and other benefits.Application:To 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.Verification:Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.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.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.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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