Career Opportunity

Deputy City Attorney - Workers’ Compensation Team - City Attorney’s Office (8177)

Recruitment: RTF0128015-01114809

Published: October 25, 2022

Accepting applications until: November 18, 2022

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About:

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 and dedicated 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 the San Francisco’s residents and visitors.

The Office recognizes that diversity in the backgrounds, identities, ideas, and lived experiences of our employees enriches our workplace and enhances our work.  We aspire to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented 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, and age, and candidates with disabilities.  We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of people want to come and stay, grow professionally, and find purpose and engagement, and where all employees feel welcomed and respected for their full authentic selves, and valued for their work and contributions to the Office and the City.

To learn more about the City Attorney’s Office please visit: https://www.sfcityattorney.org/

To learn more about the Office’s efforts to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where employees feel they belong and can meaningfully contribute, please visit: https://www.sfcityattorney.org/aboutus/dei/

Role description

Attorneys on the Workers’ Compensation Team litigate and defend the City against all workers’ compensation claims filed by employees.  Attorneys advise claims adjusters on general questions under state laws governing workers’ compensation issues.  Team deputies primarily litigate and defend claims but will also advise departments as needed on workers compensation and return to work issues.

For the current opening, the Office seeks an attorney with expertise and experience in workers’ compensation laws and practice, including significant trial and reconsideration experience at both the Workers Compensation Appeal Board and in an ADR program setting.  This includes the ability to rate and analyze medical reports, value and recommend settlements to our claims adjusters, conduct extensive discovery, depose injured workers and physicians, and effectively represent and advocate for the City in proceedings.  

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

·       Licensed to practice law in California.

Desired Qualifications

·       Five or more years of legal experience, including experience in all subject matters noted above.

·       Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills.

·       Ability to draft and review Petitions, Points and Authorities, and Appeals.

·       Ability to exercise good judgment, multi-task, and meet deadlines.

·       Ability to work directly with the client in a collaborative environment while maintaining appropriate professional objectivity.

·       Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and efficiently.

·       Ability to manage and appropriately balance an active workload and adjust to occasional workload increases.

·       Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

·       Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

·       Desire and ability to work successfully as part of a team.

What else should I know?

Salary and Benefits

The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $138,710 - $242,996. The successful applicant is appointed to a salary step based on years of experience as a lawyer.  The City offers robust health, retirement, and other benefits.  For more information please 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/.

Application

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to https://us.smrtr.io/dTm6 by Friday, November 18, 2022.  Applicants who advance in the selection process must submit at least three references and one writing sample.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.