Attorney

Job Description and Duties Make a positive impact for injured workers by joining our San Diego Legal team! Please apply only to this San Diego position if it’s your preferred location. State Compensation Insurance Fund’s San Diego Legal unit is looking for an Attorney to join our talented and skilled legal team. At State Fund, we represent the insured employers of California, handling challenging workers' compensation-related issues. As an Attorney with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by handling, defending, litigating, and resolving workers’ compensation cases. The San Diego Legal unit boasts some of the most dedicated workers’ compensation attorneys in Legal with decades of legal experience in both public and private practice. We defend cases aggressively, using a collaborative, thoughtful and targeted approach that is always designed to serve our clients’ best interests. Whether you want to use your experience to teach and train, or embrace opportunities to learn and grow, the San Diego legal team is a great opportunity for you.

Location:

The San Diego Legal unit appears at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board district office in San Diego. The successful candidates will be handling/litigating workers’ compensation cases and will make in-person and virtual appearances in San Diego. Occasional travel may be required.

Your Role:

As a vital member of our team, you'll enjoy a diverse and fulfilling role. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating closely with internal and external clients
• Drafting compelling pleadings, correspondences, and communications
• Conducting thorough discovery
• Skillfully negotiating and drafting settlements
• Making confident court appearances, including trials

Who We’re Looking For:

We invite attorneys licensed in California to apply. While prior experience can be an advantage, it's not a requirement. Newly admitted attorneys are highly encouraged to join our team. We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume. If a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this posting, it must also be submitted as instructed in the “Required Application Package” section. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held. Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund. Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment. If this posting requires an SOQ, Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting a document that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits. Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Department Website:

http://www.statefundca.com Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Exceptional research abilities
• Outstanding customer service and client relations skills
• Concise and persuasive writing abilities
• Ability to comprehend complex medical reports
• Excellent organizational skills, coupled with the ability to meet deadlines while managing an active caseload
• Effective collaboration with peers, supervisors, internal and external clients, and other State Fund employees
• The flexibility to work independently and as a cohesive team member At State Fund, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where your career can thrive. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the legal field and help shape the future of workers' compensation law in California.

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes: Health Benefits Program (CalPERS) Retirement (CalPERS) Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions Dental, Vision 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Employee Assistance Program Group Legal Services Insurance Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave Flex Elect Reimbursement Program Wellness and Recognition Alternate Work Schedules Transit Pass Program Tuition Reimbursement Dependent Scholarship Program Leadership Training Mentoring Program https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees Acknowledgement By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

• California State benefits
• Duty statement/Job Description
• Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised