City and County of San Francisco
Deputy City Attorney - Code Enforcement Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Deputy City Attorney - Code Enforcement Team - City Attorney's Office (8177) The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated litigation attorney to join its Code Enforcement Team. Base pay range: $153,140/yr - $268,320/yr 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 nearly 350 employees, the Office provides 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. We value diversity in the backgrounds, identities, and experiences of our employees and strive to recruit, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community. We welcome candidates of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities. To learn more about the Office’s diversity and inclusion efforts, visit: https://www.sfcityattorney.org/aboutus/dei/ The Office provides a hybrid work schedule for eligible employees. To learn more about the City Attorney’s Office, please visit: https://www.sfcityattorney.org/ Code Enforcement Team
The Code Enforcement Team is a collaborative group of six attorneys, one legal assistant, and two legal secretaries. The team investigates and civilly prosecutes property owners and businesses that violate local and state codes or misuse property in ways that endanger public health and safety. Team members direct investigations, handle all phases of litigation, and address issues such as unpermitted construction, substandard housing, blight, health hazards, affordable housing fraud, and unlawful business practices. The team also handles Gun Violence Restraining Order and Workplace Violence Restraining Order matters. Deputy City Attorney — Responsibilities
Attorneys use state and local laws to address public nuisance issues and other unlawful conduct in the City, working with investigators, community members, City agencies, and other government entities. Each attorney is assigned two police districts, with primary responsibility for monitoring, investigating, and abating public nuisance issues. Attorneys attend community events, which may be outside regular business hours, and promote interdepartmental and external collaboration for coordinated responses. During investigations, attorneys analyze applicable regulations and advise City departments on Fourth Amendment law, warrants, subpoenas, and emergency orders. Attorneys manage cases from pre-litigation through trial and appeal. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed to practice law in California. Desired Qualifications
Five or more years of litigation experience, including case development and trial. Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills. Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including intake and investigation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, trial, and appeal. Ability to manage and balance an active caseload of investigative and litigation matters, meet deadlines, and adapt to workload changes. Demonstrated initiative in efficiently and effectively advancing investigations and litigation. Experience handling court appearances and oral argument. Excellent judgment, ethics, and commitment to public service. Ability to work effectively with paralegals, legal assistants, investigators, other colleagues, and City clients. Strong interpersonal skills and a problem-solving orientation. Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and efficiently. Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements. Note: Falsifying education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may lead to ineligibility or lower scores. Selection Procedures
The selection process includes evaluation of applications against minimum requirements. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may conduct additional screening mechanisms. Only applicants whose qualifications most closely meet department needs may be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview. Salary And Benefits
The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $153,140 to $268,320. The City offers health, retirement, and other benefits. For more information, visit: https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview. Attorneys are represented by the Municipal Attorneys Association. Information about compensation and benefits is available by entering Classification Code 8177 at https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/. How To Apply
Applications are accepted online at https://careers.sf.gov/. Click Apply Now and follow instructions Include your CA Bar Number in the education section on your application Upload a Cover Letter and a Resume Applicants advancing in the process must submit at least two references and at least one writing sample, preferably a court or administrative brief. Applicants will receive a confirmation email when the online application is received. Ensure your registered email address is accurate and that CCSF emails are not blocked by spam filters. For questions, contact the Human Resources Analyst: Jumy Dang, jumy.dang@sfcityatty.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and will consider all applicants regardless of protected characteristics. Job function
Legal Industries
Government Administration Note: This description reflects the current content and may be updated. Referrals and notifications about new Deputy City Attorney jobs in San Francisco may follow.
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Deputy City Attorney - Code Enforcement Team - City Attorney's Office (8177) The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated litigation attorney to join its Code Enforcement Team. Base pay range: $153,140/yr - $268,320/yr 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 nearly 350 employees, the Office provides 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. We value diversity in the backgrounds, identities, and experiences of our employees and strive to recruit, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of our community. We welcome candidates of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities. To learn more about the Office’s diversity and inclusion efforts, visit: https://www.sfcityattorney.org/aboutus/dei/ The Office provides a hybrid work schedule for eligible employees. To learn more about the City Attorney’s Office, please visit: https://www.sfcityattorney.org/ Code Enforcement Team
The Code Enforcement Team is a collaborative group of six attorneys, one legal assistant, and two legal secretaries. The team investigates and civilly prosecutes property owners and businesses that violate local and state codes or misuse property in ways that endanger public health and safety. Team members direct investigations, handle all phases of litigation, and address issues such as unpermitted construction, substandard housing, blight, health hazards, affordable housing fraud, and unlawful business practices. The team also handles Gun Violence Restraining Order and Workplace Violence Restraining Order matters. Deputy City Attorney — Responsibilities
Attorneys use state and local laws to address public nuisance issues and other unlawful conduct in the City, working with investigators, community members, City agencies, and other government entities. Each attorney is assigned two police districts, with primary responsibility for monitoring, investigating, and abating public nuisance issues. Attorneys attend community events, which may be outside regular business hours, and promote interdepartmental and external collaboration for coordinated responses. During investigations, attorneys analyze applicable regulations and advise City departments on Fourth Amendment law, warrants, subpoenas, and emergency orders. Attorneys manage cases from pre-litigation through trial and appeal. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed to practice law in California. Desired Qualifications
Five or more years of litigation experience, including case development and trial. Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills. Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including intake and investigation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, trial, and appeal. Ability to manage and balance an active caseload of investigative and litigation matters, meet deadlines, and adapt to workload changes. Demonstrated initiative in efficiently and effectively advancing investigations and litigation. Experience handling court appearances and oral argument. Excellent judgment, ethics, and commitment to public service. Ability to work effectively with paralegals, legal assistants, investigators, other colleagues, and City clients. Strong interpersonal skills and a problem-solving orientation. Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and efficiently. Verification
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements. Note: Falsifying education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may lead to ineligibility or lower scores. Selection Procedures
The selection process includes evaluation of applications against minimum requirements. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may conduct additional screening mechanisms. Only applicants whose qualifications most closely meet department needs may be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview. Salary And Benefits
The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $153,140 to $268,320. The City offers health, retirement, and other benefits. For more information, visit: https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview. Attorneys are represented by the Municipal Attorneys Association. Information about compensation and benefits is available by entering Classification Code 8177 at https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/. How To Apply
Applications are accepted online at https://careers.sf.gov/. Click Apply Now and follow instructions Include your CA Bar Number in the education section on your application Upload a Cover Letter and a Resume Applicants advancing in the process must submit at least two references and at least one writing sample, preferably a court or administrative brief. Applicants will receive a confirmation email when the online application is received. Ensure your registered email address is accurate and that CCSF emails are not blocked by spam filters. For questions, contact the Human Resources Analyst: Jumy Dang, jumy.dang@sfcityatty.org. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply and will consider all applicants regardless of protected characteristics. Job function
Legal Industries
Government Administration Note: This description reflects the current content and may be updated. Referrals and notifications about new Deputy City Attorney jobs in San Francisco may follow.
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