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

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced and motivated civil litigator to join its Labor Team. This role involves representing the City in employment litigation matters in state and federal court and administrative tribunals. The City Attorney’s Office is an innovative, nationally recognized municipal law office dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents. With over 350 employees, the Office provides comprehensive legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments, offering effective, responsive, and creative legal solutions. The Office is committed to diversity and inclusion, aspiring to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of the community. The Office offers a hybrid work schedule for eligible employees.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in California
Five or more years of civil litigation experience
Three or more years of employment litigation experience
Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including intake and investigation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiation, trial, and appeal
Ability to manage, investigate, and litigate multiple matters in both state and federal courts and administrative proceedings
Experience handling court appearances and oral argument
Familiarity with state and federal rules of civil procedure and local rules of court
Experience with e-discovery
Demonstrated interest, comfort, and good working knowledge of sophisticated document review tools
Ability to work effectively with paralegals, legal assistants, investigators, and other colleagues
Ability to assume responsibility quickly, work both independently and collaboratively, and identify and assess substantive and procedural legal issues
Ability to work effectively and efficiently, meet multiple competing deadlines, manage workload changes, and dive into new assignments quickly
Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills
Ability to exercise excellent judgment, adapt to changes, and be curious
Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Interest and ability to work successfully as part of a team

Responsibilities

Represent the City in employment litigation and administrative matters.
Handle all aspects of cases, including case assessment, litigation strategy, client communication and coordination.
Conduct and respond to discovery.
Manage all motion practice.
Handle settlement evaluation and negotiation.
Prepare for and conduct trials and appeals.
Defend the City in state and federal civil litigation (through trial and appeals).
Represent the City in administrative proceedings involving employment and labor matters.
Provide proactive advice and risk management strategies to client departments on all aspects of the City’s labor and employment relationships.
Advise and represent the City in its ongoing relationships with over 30 unions, including collective bargaining, labor grievance arbitrations, and defending unfair labor practice and other administrative charges.