Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can truly shine? Want to help make a positive impact for injured workers? You’re invited to join our team!
State Compensation Insurance Fund’s (“State Fund’s”) Bakersfield Legal office is seeking a motivated attorney at the Attorney III or Attorney classification 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 III or Attorney with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by handling, defending, litigating, and resolving workers’ compensation cases.
Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield Legal Unit is a great opportunity for you.
Who We Are Looking For:
We invite and welcome experienced attorneys ideally with workers’ compensation litigation experience, and who are licensed in California to apply. While prior workers’ compensation experience is an advantage, it's not a requirement. Newly admitted attorneys are highly encouraged to apply for an opportunity to join our team, especially those who are eligible at the Attorney classification. We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
Location:
The Bakersfield Legal unit appears at Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) district offices throughout Central California. Attorneys within this unit primarily appear at the Bakersfield WCAB location. However, the incumbent/successful candidate may be required to appear at other WCAB offices and locations on occasion.
These positions offer the flexibility of remote work. However, the successful candidate will be required to attend some hearings and other calendar commitments such as depositions, arbitrations, meetings, and training in-person.
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
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.
Position can be filled in: Bakersfield, Fresno, Glendale, Oxnard, Pleasanton, Redding, Riverside, Rohnert Park, Sacramento, Salinas, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Santa Ana, or Stockton
