Deputy City Attorney - Trial/Litigation Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)

Three or ideally more years of civil litigation experience, including trial experience.

Ability to handle all phases of litigation, including intake and investigation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiation, trial, and appeal.

Experience with e-discovery.

Salary and Benefits

The Deputy City Attorney position has a 16-step salary scale ranging from $158,548 - $277,810. 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 can be found by entering Classification Code 8177 at

https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/

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About the Trial 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 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.

Deputy City Attorney Position and Responsibilities

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

: July 22, 2026

Application Deadline

: Continuous, earliest close 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2026