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Deputy City Attorney - Complex Commercial Litigator - City Attorney's Office (8177)

San Francisco, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $158,548–$158,548🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-27

Core

Defending the City in tax refund lawsuits involving federal and state constitutional doctrines, property valuation, and complex tax law interpretation for San Francisco's diverse business community.

Role type

Senior IC complex commercial litigator (tax)

Builds

Legal defenses and settlements for the City and County of San Francisco

Domain

Public sector law / Tax litigation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

California bar license, complex civil litigation, constitutional law/statutory interpretation, motion practice, appeals, discovery management, oral argument, e-discovery, sophisticated document review tools

Preferred skills

Financial transaction litigation, business litigation, complex motion practice, appeals, managing multiple matters, written and oral advocacy

Technologies

E-discovery platforms, sophisticated document review tools

Responsibilities

Litigate tax refund lawsuits, handle all phases of litigation (discovery, depositions, motions, trials, appeals), manage multiple competing deadlines, conduct oral arguments, collaborate with auditors and appraisers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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