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The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is seeking a qualified and motivated attorney to join its Government Team. The Government Team provides legal advice and serves as general counsel to San Francisco’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, City Administrator, and an array of other City officials, City departments and agencies. The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $155,428 to $272,350.
Job Responsibility:
Providing legal advice and serving as general counsel to San Francisco's Mayor, Board of Supervisors, City Administrator, and an array of other City officials, City departments and agencies
Interpreting City or State law or advising on the legal risks of a particular government action
Drafting ordinances, ballot measures, and administrative regulations
Reviewing contracts for legal and procedural sufficiency
Providing legal advice to commissioners before and during commission meetings
Functioning as the Office's expert on laws administered by the City officials and agencies
Developing expertise in areas of law that transcend issues particular to the attorney's client agencies
Requirements:
Licensed to practice law in California
Three or more years of experience, especially in an advice capacity as a government lawyer
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent legal analytical skills
Ability to assume responsibility for assignments and to work independently and efficiently
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
Ability to manage and appropriately balance multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adjust to fluctuations in workload
Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment