Attorney - Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) - San Francisco Human Services Agency (8177) (166619)

About the role

This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX) position. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and incumbents are considered “at will” and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional legal work in all phases of estate administration in the Public Administrator's office, including drafting legal pleadings, performing legal research, evaluating heirship claims, providing legal advice to support fiduciary responsibilities under state and federal law, representing the Public Administrator in court (primarily San Francisco Probate Court), and litigating contested matters.
• Manages professional legal matters involving probate conservatorships for the Public Guardian by preparing legal pleadings, performing legal research, assessing familial relationships, advising the Public Guardian on fiduciary duties and statutory compliance, representing the Public Guardian in court, and litigating contested conservatorship issues.
• Represents the Public Administrator and the Public Guardian in transaction matters including negotiating and drafting professional service agreements; purchasing and sales of real estate and other contracts.
• Prepares and files petitions, reports, and other legal pleadings for the Public Administrator and Public Guardian that are complete, accurate, and timely; manages a high-volume caseload subject to multiple statutory and internal deadlines.
• Supervises assigned legal support staff by delegating, reviewing, and monitoring work; provides training and coaching to assigned legal support staff with a focus on supporting professional growth and managing performance.

Requirements

Education: Possession of a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; AND License: Requires active membership in good standing of California State Bar

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney handling probate estates (decedent’s estates), probate conservatorships, and/or trust matters.
• Experience preparing clear, well‑organized legal documents, including pleadings, petitions, reports, and legal correspondence.
• Experience communicating legal concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences (e.g., courts, internal staff, external partners).
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Experience working with vulnerable adults, families, or fiduciary stakeholders.

Benefits

Compensation: $158,548.00-$277,810.00 Yearly

Pay

Compensation: $158,548.00-$277,810.00 Yearly

Schedule

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