Attorney

Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can truly shine? You’re invited to join State Fund!

We are seeking motivated Attorneys to join our exceptional 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, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by handling, defending, litigating, and resolving workers’ compensation cases.

Riverside Legal boasts some of the most experienced workers’ compensation attorneys, with decades of legal experience in both public and private practice, as well as civil litigation. 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 Riverside Legal Units are a great opportunity for you.

Your Role:

As a vital member of our team, you'll enjoy a diverse and fulfilling role. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working in close collaboration with internal and external clients
• Developing and implementing effective defense strategies
• Drafting compelling pleadings, correspondences, and communications
• Conducting thorough discovery
• Skillfully negotiating and drafting settlements
• Making confident court appearances, including trials

These positions can be filled in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, or Riverside county.

Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.

These positions offer the flexibility of remote work. However, to facilitate local in-person hearings, the successful candidates will be expected to attend some hearings and other calendar commitments in-person.

Desirable Qualifications

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

Working at State Fund offers EXCELLENT benefits including:

• 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

Do you need help with the state application process? Please view this short tutorial video:

https://scif.wistia.com/medias/8g6eazzxjk

SALARY: $7,506 - $11,676 per month depending on experience

LOCATION: California

CLASSIFICATION: ATTORNEY

FINAL FILING DATE: 02/26/2025