Attorney

About the role

Make a positive impact for injured workers by joining the San Diego Legal team of the State Compensation Insurance Fund. As an Attorney in the San Diego State Contracts Legal unit, you will represent insured employers and various State Agencies of California, handling challenging workers' compensation-related issues. You will have the opportunity to handle, defend, litigate, and resolve workers’ compensation cases, collaborating with a team of dedicated attorneys who bring decades of legal experience from both public and private practice. The role includes in‑person and virtual appearances at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board district office in San Diego, with occasional travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

We invite attorneys licensed in California to apply. While prior experience can be an advantage, it is not a requirement; newly admitted attorneys are highly encouraged to join our team.

• 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

Pay

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