Join our Inland Empire Legal team and play a meaningful role in supporting workers and employers across California.
State Compensation Insurance Fund’s Inland Empire Legal Unit B is seeking a motivated Attorney 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 with us, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by handling, defending, litigating, and resolving workers’ compensation cases.
The Inland Empire Legal units boast 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, Inland Empire Legal Unit B is a great opportunity for you.
Location:
This position involves appearances before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, including Pomona district office, as well as other board locations as needed. Please apply only to this Inland Empire position if it is your preferred location.
This role includes both in-person and virtual appearances, and travel within the state may be required.
This position may be filled at any of the following State Fund locations: Riverside, San Diego, Santa Ana, OR Glendale.
Your Role:
As a vital member of our team, you will take on a diverse and fulfilling role with opportunities to improve your litigation skills over time. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with internal and external clients
- Drafting pleadings, correspondences, and other legal documents
- Conducting discovery and supporting case development
- Participating in settlement discussions and negotiations
- 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 is 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 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 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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