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About the Role

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is seeking a qualified and motivated attorney to join its Trial Team. The Trial Team primarily defends lawsuits filed against the City and County of San Francisco and its employees in state and federal court, handling all phases of litigation. Attorneys on the Trial Team are assigned defensive matters, primarily involving accidents or injuries involving City operations, but also including constitutional claims and contractual disputes. Attorneys are assigned their own caseloads and have primary responsibility for all aspects of their cases, from responding to lawsuits, filing and arguing motions, trying cases before a jury, all the way to appeal.

Responsibilities

Defend lawsuits filed against the City and County of San Francisco and its employees.
Handle all phases of litigation, from case intake and assessment to appeal.
Respond to lawsuits, file and argue motions, try cases before a jury, and handle appeals.
Make regular appearances in court and depositions as the first chair on all cases.
Participate in weekly meetings to discuss cases with the entire team.
Work on cross-team assignments on an as-needed basis, including assessing litigation risks, responding to third-party discovery, and responding to crisis situations.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in California.
Three or ideally more years of civil litigation experience, including trial experience.
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.
Ability to manage, investigate, and litigate multiple matters in both state and federal courts.
Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including intake and investigation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiation, trial, and appeal.
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 exercise excellent judgment, adapt to changes, and be curious.
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Interest and ability to work successfully as part of a team.
Include your CA Bar Number in your application.
Upload a Cover Letter and a Resume.
Submit three references and one writing sample if you advance in the selection process.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent advocacy skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude.

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Permanent Exempt
Hybrid

Experience Level

Three or more years of civil litigation experience, including trial experience.

Salary/Compensations

$158,548-$277,810

Benefits

Robust health benefits.
Robust retirement benefits.
Other benefits.

About the Company

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents.
With just over 300 talented and dedicated employees, the Office provides exceptional legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments.
Our work empowers City leaders with effective, responsive, and creative legal solutions and representation so they can deliver critical public services, and our affirmative advocacy enhances the lives and wellbeing of San Francisco’s residents and visitors.
The Office recognizes that diversity in the backgrounds, identities, ideas, and lived experiences of our employees enriches our workplace and enhances our work.
We aspire to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community, and welcome all candidates, including candidates of any race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age, and candidates with disabilities.
We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of people want to come and stay, grow professionally, and find purpose and engagement, and where all employees feel welcomed and respected for their full authentic selves, and valued for their work and contributions to the Office and the City.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.