Deputy City Attorney

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States City and County of San Francisco Full time

About the Worker Protection Team

The City and County of San Francisco's Worker Protection Team is a dynamic and innovative unit within the City Attorney's Office, dedicated to protecting the rights of workers in San Francisco and California. Our mission is to combat systemic business practices that exploit marginalized workers, and to provide exceptional legal services to the City's Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE).

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Deputy City Attorney to join our Worker Protection Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for investigating and litigating instances of wage theft, employee misclassification, and other abusive workplace practices. You will work closely with other attorneys and professional staff in the Office to develop novel legal strategies to combat exploitative employment practices and to represent OLSE in administrative matters.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and litigate instances of wage theft, employee misclassification, and other abusive workplace practices
  • Develop and implement novel legal strategies to combat exploitative employment practices
  • Represent OLSE in administrative matters
  • Work closely with other attorneys and professional staff in the Office to achieve our mission

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice law in California
  • Four or more years of civil litigation experience, preferably in labor or employment law on behalf of workers in California state courts
  • Demonstrated commitment to litigating or advocating on behalf of workers or other marginalized groups
  • Deep knowledge of California employment laws
  • Ability to manage and appropriately balance an active caseload of litigation, administrative matters, and advice work
  • Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills
  • Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and efficiently
  • Desire and ability to work successfully as part of a team
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, multi-task, and meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
  • Ability to adjust to last minute assignments and workload increases with agility
  • Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Additional Information

The City and County of San Francisco offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 16-step salary scale ranging from $147,914 to $259,142. The successful applicant is appointed to a salary step based on years of experience as a lawyer. The City also offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits. For more information, please visit the City's website.



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