What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Attorney - Trial Team (Civil Rights Defense) - City Attorney's Office (8182) position at San Francisco District Attorney?
Head Attorney - Trial Team (Civil Rights Defense) - City Attorney's Office (8182)
- Full-time
- Work Hours : Regular
- Job Code and Title : 8182-Head Attorney, Civil And Criminal
- Fill Type : Permanent Exempt
Appointment Type : Permanent Exempt (PEX) position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will."
earliest close 5 : 00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025
The City Attorney’s Office seeks an experienced litigator to supervise and personally handle litigation against the City and County of San Francisco (City) involving constitutional issues (“civil rights cases”). Examples of civil rights cases include defending members of law enforcement in 42 U.S.C. 1983 federal actions and defending the City in state court civil rights actions.
About the Office
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.
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. To learn more about the Office’s efforts to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, please click here.
The Office offers remote work to eligible employees, with three days onsite and up to two days remote work.
About the Trial Team
The Trial Team is a collaborative, nimble, and dynamic group of over 40 attorneys and support staff and the largest team at the City Attorney’s Office. The 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, from case intake and assessment to trial and appeal.
Deputy City Attorney Position and Responsibilities
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.
The ideal candidate for this position will have significant civil litigation and jury trial experience, particularly in federal court, as well as strong writing and editing skills. The ideal candidate must also possess a robust desire to mentor, guide, motivate, and support other attorneys in civil rights cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
Note : Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.
Selection Procedures
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.
Salary and Benefits
The Deputy City Attorney position has a 5-step salary scale ranging from $232,492- $282,568. The successful applicant is appointed to a salary step based on years of experience as a lawyer. The City offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https : / / careers.sf.gov / to begin the application process.
Applicants who advance in the selection process must submit three references and one writing sample.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.
Human Resources Analyst Information : If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please send your inquiries to Asa Nojd, HR Analyst, at asa.nojd@sfcityatty.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
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Salary : $232,492 - $282,568
