Deputy City Attorney
4 weeks ago
About the Job
The City and County of San Francisco's City Attorney's Office is seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join its Government Litigation Team. As a Deputy City Attorney, you will play a critical role in defending the City's interests in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
About the Government Litigation Team
The Government Litigation Team is a dynamic and collaborative group of attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries. We handle a broad range of litigation matters, including defending the legality of City ordinances, regulations, and programs, as well as quasi-judicial decisions made by City administrative agencies.
Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of litigation, including litigation strategy, client communication and coordination, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, trial and appeal.
- Work collaboratively with other attorneys on the Team to handle complex cases.
- Develop and implement effective litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for the City.
- Communicate effectively with clients, including elected officials, to ensure that their needs are met.
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in California.
- Five or more years of civil litigation experience, including appellate experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
- 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.
- Work effectively and efficiently within often ambitious internal deadlines, being able to adjust to last minute assignments and workload increases with agility.
- Ability to vigorously defend complex defensive matters in both state and federal courts.
- Work effectively with paralegals and support staff.
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment, multi-task, and be curious.
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- 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.
Additional Information
The City Attorney's Office offers a hybrid remote work schedule for eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applications from candidates who share our values.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applicants who advance in the selection process must submit three references and two writing samples.
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