Deputy City Attorney - Retirement Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)
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Deputy City Attorney - Retirement Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)

• Full-time
• Work Hours: Regular
• Job Code and Title: 8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal)
• Fill Type: Permanent Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be at-will.

• Application Opening: August 20, 2024
• Compensation Range: $147,914- $259,142
• Recruitment ID: REF43987F

The San Francisco City Attorney's Office is looking for a qualified and motivated attorney to join its Retirement Team.

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 San Francisco and its residents. With just over 300 talented, dedicated, and diverse attorneys and support staff, the Office provides the highest quality legal services to the City's Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments.

About the Retirement Team

The Retirement Team is a collaborative group of seven attorneys and a legal secretary. The team counsels the Retirement Board and the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System (SFERS), which administers, manages, and operates the City's retirement plans. The Retirement Team's work covers a broad array of municipal issues that impact the Retirement Board and SFERS, including matters related to pension benefits, SFERS's investments portfolio, and the SFDCP.

Deputy City Attorney Position and Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below are representative of the range of duties to be assigned and are not intended as an exhaustive list.

• Preparing and arguing disability retirement applications in administrative hearings, and defending those administrative decisions in court.
• Advising on public agency benefits laws and rules, including matters such as workers' compensation double recovery offset, application of the Gilmore rule, and death benefits issues.
• Responding to subpoenas for benefits information.
• Drafting legislation on retirement topics.
• Reviewing and approving contracts as to form.
• Conducting formal solicitations for outside counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Desired Qualifications

• Four or more years of civil or administrative litigation experience, ideally in the areas of workers' compensation, disability benefits, or employment.
• Experience advising on public benefits issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication and advocacy skills.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to manage and appropriately balance an active caseload of administrative and advice matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Desire and ability to work successfully as part of a team.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter. Applicants who advance in the selection process must submit at least two references and at least one writing sample.

Salary and Benefits

The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $147,914 - $259,142. 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.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit and begin the application process.

Along with your application, please submit your resume and a cover letter. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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