Make a positive impact for injured workers by joining our San Diego State Contracts Legal team!
Please apply only to this San Diego position if it’s your preferred location.
State Compensation Insurance Fund’s San Diego State Contracts Legal unit is looking for an Attorney to join our talented and skilled legal team. At State Fund, we represent the insured employers and various State Agencies of California, handling challenging workers' compensation-related issues. As an Attorney with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by handling, defending, litigating, and resolving workers’ compensation cases.
The San Diego State Contracts Legal unit boasts some of the most dedicated 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 Diego State Contracts legal team is a great opportunity for you.
Location:
The San Diego State Contracts Legal unit appears at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board district office in San Diego.
The successful candidates will be handling/litigating workers’ compensation cases and will make in-person and virtual appearances in San Diego.
This position will be housed at the following State Fund location: San Diego.
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
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
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This is a teleworking position which requires occasional (weekly) travel to assigned account(s).
