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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, dedicated, and diverse employees, the Office provides exceptional 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Office recognizes that diversity in the backgrounds, ideas and lived experiences of our employees enriches our workplace and enhances our work.  We aspire to recruit, employ, retain and promote capable individuals representing the full spectrum of our community, and welcome all candidates, including candidates of any race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age and candidates with disabilities.  We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and stay, and where employees feel welcomed, engaged and valued for their work and contributions to the Office and the City.  To learn more about the Office’s efforts to provide a welcoming, diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace please click here.

Current Opportunities

Law Librarian, Library Team

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated Law Librarian.

The Law Librarian is an integral part of the City Attorney’s Office, providing research services and training to support the legal work of attorneys and professional staff across all practice teams. The position manages all aspects of the library’s administrative work including prioritizing resources within the budget, managing the budget, acquisitions, serials control, collection maintenance, contract negotiations, and invoice processing. The library has physical resources in the Office’s work spaces in both San Francisco City Hall and Fox Plaza.

If you are interested in the position, more information about the job and application process is available here.

Deputy City Attorney, Trial/Litigation Team

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated litigator to join its Trial/Litigation 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, litigation strategy, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, trial, and appeal. The Team’s docket is broad, and ranges from personal injury accidents to taxation, land use to constitutional torts. The Trial Team represents employees from all City departments and touches every aspect of the City’s operations, from transit to sewer, law enforcement to public health. Trial Team members also work on cross-team assignments on an as-needed basis, including helping City departments assess litigation risks, respond to third-party discovery, and respond to crisis situations.

If you are interested in the position, more information about the job and application process is available here.

Cyber Forensic Analyst, IT Team

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated Cyber Forensic Analyst to join its Information Technology (IT) Team.

The team is a collaborative and dynamic group of 13 employees, including an IT Director, two Systems Engineers, three IT Operations Support Administrators, two Application Support/Training employees, a Database Manager, a Business Application Administrator, a Microsoft 365 Analyst, and a Project Manager. The team provides its customers with a comprehensive package of applications including litigation support and digital forensic tools essential to delivering efficient and timely legal services to the City and County of San Francisco; conducts ongoing research of hardware and software developments; identifies technologies and knowledge resources appropriate for existing and anticipated office needs; effectively integrates equipment and software into the daily workflow; and facilitates productivity and customer satisfaction through effective customizations and timely support.

If you are interested in the position, more information about the job and application process is available here. To apply, please use the citywide job posting here.

Deputy City Attorney, Code Enforcement Team

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated litigation attorney to join its Code Enforcement Team.

The team is a collaborative and dynamic 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 who are otherwise misusing their property to endanger public health and safety. Team members direct investigation into cases and handle all phases of litigation. Representative lawsuits have addressed unpermitted construction, substandard housing, blight, health hazards, affordable housing fraud, and unlawful business practices such as the operation of illicit gambling dens and brothels. Team members also are responsible for Gun Violence Restraining Order and Workplace Violence Restraining Order.

If you are interested in the position, more information about the job and application process is available here.

Deputy City Attorney, Construction & Public Contracting Team

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated litigator with experience in construction and government contracting matters to join its Construction & Public Contracting Team.

The Construction & Public Contracting Team is a collaborative and dynamic group of nine attorneys, one paralegal, and two legal secretaries. The team provides legal advice to City departments on contracting for public works and improvements, goods and services, grantmaking and IT procurements. Members of the team represent the City in litigation involving these matters. The team supports various City departments, including the City Purchaser and Office of Contract Administration, Office of the Controller, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, SF Public Works, and SF Recreation and Parks.

If you are interested in the position, more information about the job and application process is available here.

Deputy City Attorney, Labor Team

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is looking for a qualified and motivated Deputy City Attorney to join its Labor Team.

The Labor Team is a collaborative and dynamic group of 19 attorneys, five paralegals and legal assistants, and six legal secretaries. The Team defends the City in state and federal civil litigation (through trial and appeals), in administrative proceedings involving employment and labor matters, and provides proactive advice and risk management strategies to its client departments on all aspects of the City’s labor and employment relationships. The Team advises and represents the City in its on-going relationships with the more than 30 unions that represent City employees, including collective bargaining, labor grievance arbitrations, and defending unfair labor practice and other administrative charges.

If you are interested in the position, more information about the job and application process is available here.

Applying

Prospective candidates for all city government positions—including the City Attorney’s Office—are encouraged to visit the Careers with Purpose page of the City’s website to learn more about employment with the City and County of San Francisco.