Attorney III
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-530086
Position #(s): 402-999-5795-XXX
Working Title: Attorney III
Classification: ATTORNEY III
Salary Range: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider: ATTORNEY $7,969.00 - $12,026.00
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Kern County
Telework: Telework
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
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.
Position Description and Duties
Ready to elevate your legal career and achieve true work-life harmony? Want to leave your mark on California’s workers’ compensation landscape? Step into the action and become a key player with State Fund’s elite Workers’ Compensation Team—where your talent will shine and your impact will be felt!
The Oxnard Legal office is seeking a motivated Attorney (Attorney III or Attorney 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.
The Oxnard Legal Unit 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 Oxnard Legal Unit is a great opportunity for you.
Who We Are Looking For
Experienced (Attorney III) or newly admitted (Attorney) with a passion for litigation. No prior workers’ comp experience required for Attorney. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our inclusive team.
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.
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: 9/25/2026
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:
State Compensation Insurance Fund
Mailing Address
Attn: JC-530086 TJ
PO Box 659015
Sacramento , CA 95833
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Compensation Insurance Fund
Talent Acquisition/Staffing
JC-530086 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:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Statement of Qualifications - Legal Writing Sample: Motion, Petition, Appeal, or Brief