Impactful Labor Litigation Attorney — Deputy City Attorney

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The City Attorney's Office of the City and County of San Francisco seeks an experienced Deputy City Attorney to join the Labor Team for employment litigation in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.

The selected attorney will handle all phases of litigation, coordinate with paralegals and staff, and provide risk management guidance on labor relations within the City. This is a permanent exempt (PEX) position with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
• Five or more years of civil litigation experience.
• Three or more years of employment litigation experience.
• Ability to handle all phases of litigation from intake to appeal.
• Experience in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong judgment, independence, and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City in employment litigation and administrative matters.
• Manage cases including assessment, strategy, discovery, motions, settlements, trial, and appeal.
• Coordinate with departments, unions, and other stakeholders.
• Provide proactive risk management advice on labor relations.
• Appear for court hearings and oral arguments as required.

Skills

Civil litigation

Employment litigation

Oral advocacy

Discovery management

Trial and appeals

Case management

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

The City Attorney's Office of the City and County of San Francisco seeks an experienced Deputy City Attorney to join the Labor Team for employment litigation in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals.

The selected attorney will handle all phases of litigation, coordinate with paralegals and staff, and provide risk management guidance on labor relations within the City. This is a permanent exempt (PEX) position with a hybrid work schedule.