Closing Date: 12th January, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Are you a highly motivated attorney with workers' compensation experience seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Join our esteemed legal team at State Fund.
State Compensation Insurance Fund Claims Legal Department is seeking applicants for multiple Attorney positions. The Attorneys will be assigned as needed across the entire legal department. The successful candidates will be handling/litigating sensitive and difficult Insured and State Contracts workers' compensation assignments across locations, and make in-person and virtual appearances as needed throughout the state.
Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, you will:
- Work closely with internal and external clients, draft pleadings and correspondences, conducting discovery, make appearances, and negotiate and draft settlements.
- Handle/litigate the more complex, sensitive and difficult Insured and State Contracts workers' compensation assignments across locations and make virtual and in-person appearances as needed.
- Make appearances and litigate in multiple and varied venues of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
- Participate in "project" work such as providing training to others, specialized assignments, or conducting consolidated litigation involving the coordination of multiple parties and issues as necessary.
Who We're Looking for:
Attorneys who are licensed to practice law in California. 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.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and abilities:
- Interest in handling and litigating the more complex, sensitive and difficult complex workers' compensation cases.
- Flexibility and interpersonal skill to adapt to changing work environment
- Expertise in researching and writing concisely and persuasively.
- Proficiency in reading and comprehending medical reports.
- Expertise in conducting and defending depositions of physicians and expert witnesses.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate professionally with employers and claims personnel.
- Ability to handle and litigate an active caseload, including complex lien workload.
- Independent and collaborative work style.
- Ability to work well with peers, supervisors, internal and external legal clients, other program employees at State Fund as well as judges and opposing counsel.
- Ability to appear in person at any location covered by the above offices.
- Excellent analytical, written and oral communication, research skills, and customer service/client relations skills.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30294804&name=Attorneydutystatement.pdf)
Working Conditions:
To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may 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.
May require occasional travel.
This position may be filled in: Glendale, Redding, Rohnert Park, San Francisco, Pleasanton, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Bakersfield, Fresno, Oxnard, Riverside, Rohnert Park, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Stockton, or Santa Ana.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5778)
Additional Documents
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 (https://eservices.calhr.ca.gov/enterprisehrblazorpublic/public/mou/bargainingsearch). The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
Your Role:
As a vital member of our team, you'll enjoy a diverse and fulfilling role. Your responsibilities will include:
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.
Join us at State Fund and make a significant impact in the legal field while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/12/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Attorney (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5778)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=502680)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=30294804&name=Attorneydutystatement.pdf)
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 (https://eservices.calhr.ca.gov/enterprisehrblazorpublic/public/mou/bargainingsearch). The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
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
Join us at State Fund and make a significant impact in the legal field while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Application Instructions:
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/12/2026
Who May Apply:
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply:
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Compensation Insurance Fund
Mailing Address
Attn: JC-502680 TJ
PO BOX 659015
Sacramento, CA 95865
Mailing Address
Attn: JC-502680 TJ
PO BOX 659015
Sacramento, CA 95865
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Compensation Insurance Fund
Talent Acquisition/Staffing
JC-502680 TJ
2275 Gateway Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Talent Acquisition/Staffing
JC-502680 TJ
2275 Gateway Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Applicatio
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