Deputy City Attorney (8177) Complex & Affirmative Litigation Team

Overview

The Complex & Affirmative Litigation Team is a collaborative, nimble, and dynamic group of attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries. The team handles both affirmative and defensive matters, in state and federal court, in trial and on appeal. The team’s docket is broad, and matters generally involve one or more of the following : novel legal issues, constitutional concerns, statewide and / or nationwide remedies and public policy reforms, or a large volume of litigants, witnesses, and / or evidence. In addition to representing the City and County of San Francisco, the team pursues affirmative litigation as determined by the City Attorney on behalf of the People of the State of California, to remedy unlawful, fraudulent, and unfair business practices throughout the state and public nuisances. The team also participates in the San Francisco Affirmative Litigation Project, a partnership between the City Attorney’s Office and Yale Law School, which pairs Yale law students with lawyers across the Office who are developing and / or litigating complex affirmative litigation matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Attorneys on the Complex & Affirmative Litigation Team handle both affirmative and defensive matters. The vast majority of matters require team members to work collaboratively with lawyers and staff across the Office. Attorneys on the team manage all aspects of their cases, including case development and assessment, litigation strategy, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, trial and appeal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California

Desired Qualifications

How to Apply

Please apply via this link : https : / / careers.sf.gov / role / ?id=3743990009028856

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