Attorney III

Job Description and Duties

Ready to showcase your litigation skills? Join an experienced team of attorneys delivering superior outcomes for California’s injured workers and the employers we serve. Be part of our Legal team and make a meaningful impact.

State Fund’s Rohnert Park and San Francisco Legal offices are seeking motivated litigators at the Attorney III or Attorney level to join our team. Positions are available in both the Rohnert Park and San Francisco offices.

At State Fund, we represent insured employers and State agencies and handle complex workers' compensation-related issues.

In this role, you will make a real impact by managing, litigating, and resolving cases in depositions, administrative hearings, and court proceedings, while supporting the fair and timely delivery of benefits to injured workers.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking attorneys with experience in California Workers’ Compensation law, as well as those with experience in litigation and other Administrative Law forums. While our primary focus is on experienced candidates, newly admitted attorneys and those with little or no Workers’ Compensation background are also encouraged to apply for an opportunity to join our team. We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Location:

The Rohnert Park and San Francisco Legal units appear before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) district offices throughout Northern California. Attorneys in these units primarily appear at the Sonoma, Oakland and San Francisco WCAB locations. The successful candidate may be required to appear at other WCAB offices and locations as needed.

To facilitate local in-person hearings, we seek candidates located within Alameda, Sonoma, Sacramento, and San Francisco counties, or counties nearby. Reimbursement for authorized travel will be provided within the allowable mile radius.

Your Role:

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

• Collaborating with internal and external clients
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Conducting discovery and supporting case development
• Participating in settlement discussions and negotiations
• Making frequent court appearances at the Workers Compensation Appeals Board, including trials

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 state applica tion, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalC areers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include 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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

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 The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

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

At State Fund, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where your career can thrive. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the legal field and help shape the future of workers' compensation law in California.

Benefits

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

Acknowledgement

By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:

• California State benefits
• Duty statement/Job Description
• Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised

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 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 Samples: (Petition, Motion, Brief, Appeal)