Closing Date: 9th October, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Do you want to practice law while enjoying work-life balance and stability? Are you ready to make a bold impact with your legal skills? Join State Fund's Elite Worker's Compensation Team!
State Compensation Insurance Fund's (“State Fund's”) San Francisco Legal Unit is seeking a passionate Attorney (Attorney III or Attorney I underfill) to join our exceptional legal team defending California's insured employers and state agencies. This is your chance to shine in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your litigation skills will shape the future of workers' compensation law.
San Francisco boasts some of the most experienced 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 Francisco Legal Unit is a great opportunity for you.
Who we are looking for:
Experienced (Attorney III) or newly admitted (Attorney I) with a passion for litigation. No prior workers' comp experience required for Attorney I.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our inclusive team.
Your Role:
As a vital member of our team, you'll enjoy a diverse and fulfilling role. You will:
- Draft compelling pleadings, conduct discovery, and negotiate settlements
- Skillfully negotiate and draft settlements
- Make confident court appearances, including trials
- Analyze orthopedic and psychiatric medical reports to build strong cases
This position can be filled in: Alameda, Sonoma, or San Francisco county.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29038743&name=CombinedAttorneyIII_Attorney_dutystatement.pdf)
Working Conditions:
To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 state 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 full 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.
Special Requirements:
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Location:
Based in San Francisco, with primary appearances at San Francisco and Oakland Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) district offices and federal venues. The successful candidate may also be required to appear at other WCAB offices and locations on occasion. Out of state travel may also be required when representing State Fund in U.S. L&H matters.
This position offers the flexibility of remote work. However, to facilitate local in-person hearings, we seek candidates located within San Franciso, Alameda or nearby counties. Reimbursement for local travel will be provided within the allowable mile radius. Please apply only to this San Francisco Bay Area position it it's your preferred location.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Location:
Based in San Francisco, with primary appearances at San Francisco and Oakland Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) district offices and federal venues. The successful candidate may also be required to appear at other WCAB offices and locations on occasion. Out of state travel may also be required when representing State Fund in U.S. L&H matters.
This position offers the flexibility of remote work. However, to facilitate local in-person hearings, we seek candidates located within San Franciso, Alameda or nearby counties. Reimbursement for local travel will be provided within the allowable mile radius. Please apply only to this San Francisco Bay Area position it it's your preferred location.
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:
Join us to build your legacy in workers' compensation law, while enjoying balance, growth, stability, and purpose!
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:
- Experience in Federal and State workers' compensation
- Ability to comprehend complex medical reports, including orthopedic evaluations, is a plus
- Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills
- Exceptional research abilities
- Outstanding customer service and client relations skills
- Concise and persuasive writing abilities
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and work independently or on a team
