Attorney

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 pleadings, correspondence and communications
• Conducting thorough discovery
• Skillfully negotiating and drafting settlements
• Appearing at hearings and 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.

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

Benefits

• Alternate Work Schedule options
• On-the-job training
• Various health, dental and vision plans to choose from
• Retirement plans (CalPERS, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Days
• Personal Holidays
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Leadership Training
• Mentoring Program
• Transit Pass Program
• AND MORE

Location: State Fund is hiring an attorney to appear at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in Salinas (Monterey County) but may also be assigned to appear at any board in California. We are seeking a candidate who is located in Monterey, Santa Clara, San Benito or Santa Cruz County.

Salary: $7,969 - $12,026. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 08/03/2026