Construction - General Attorney / Government Contracts Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Government

San Francisco, CA

Construction - General Attorney / Government Contracts Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Deputy City Attorney - Construction & Public Contracting Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)

Recruitment: RTF0152248-01087470

Published: March 25, 2025

Department: City Attorney
Job class: 8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal)
Role type: Permanent Exempt
Hours: Full-time

About:
- The City Attorney's Office is seeking a Deputy City Attorney for its Construction & Public Contracting Team.
- The Office provides exceptional legal services to the City's Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments.
- The Office values diversity and strives for an inclusive workplace.
- The Deputy City Attorney position is a Permanent Exempt (PEX) position, meaning the appointee serves at the pleasure of their appointing officer.
- Currently, the Office offers a hybrid remote work schedule for eligible employees.

Role description:
- The Deputy City Attorney will represent the City in civil litigation matters related to public works and improvement projects, and the City's goods and services contracting.
- Responsibilities include case assessment, litigation strategy, client communication, and coordination, conducting and responding to discovery, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, trial, and appeal.
- The Deputy City Attorney will also support advice attorneys on the team to resolve pre-litigation disputes.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Desired Qualifications:
- Three or more years of civil litigation experience.
- Five or more years of construction and/or contract litigation experience.
- Experience resolving disputes relating to public procurement matters.
- Experience in public contracting labor matters such as prevailing wage requirements, project labor agreements, and skilled and trained work force requirements.
- 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 local, state, and federal rules of civil procedure and rules of court.
- Experience and competency with e-discovery tools.
- Ability to assume responsibility quickly, work both independently and collaboratively, and identify and assess substantive and procedural legal issues.
- Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Salary and Benefits:
- The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $150,124 to $263,042.
- The City offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits.
- Attorneys are represented by the Municipal Attorneys Association.

How to Apply:
- Applications are only accepted through an online process at /.
- Select the "Apply Now" button and follow instructions on the screen.
- Include your CA Bar Number in the education section of your application.
- Upload a Cover Letter and a Resume.