Deputy City Attorney - Labor Team (Litigation) - City Attorney's Office (8177)
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 San Francisco 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 legal services to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments, offering creative legal solutions and representation to ensure the delivery of critical public services. The Office values diversity and strives to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees feel respected and valued. A hybrid work schedule is available 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.
- Evaluate and negotiate settlements.
- Handle 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 representing City employees, including collective bargaining, labor grievance arbitrations, and defending unfair labor practice and other administrative charges.
Benefits
- Robust health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
