Attorney IV

Are you a highly motivated attorney with workers’ compensation experience seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Join our esteemed legal team at State Fund.

State Compensation Insurance Fund’s Employee Claims Department - Legal Unit is seeking applicants for an Attorney IV position. This Legal Unit will handle the claims of State Fund employees. This workload will require strict confidentiality, the utmost tact and diplomacy, and a commitment to excellent customer service. In addition to handling litigated cases, the attorney assigned to this unit will also be responsible for handling referrals on non-litigated claims, participating in JRRs and handling liens.

The Attorney IV represents State Fund in handling/litigating the more complex, sensitive, and difficult** workers’ compensation cases and assignments necessary to defend State Fund.

Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel, you will:

• Work closely with internal and external clients, draft pleadings and correspondences, conduct discovery, make appearances, and negotiate and draft settlements.
• Handle/litigate the more complex and sensitive State Fund employee workers’ compensation claims.
• Make virtual and in-person appearances and litigate in multiple and varied venues of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
• Participate in "project" work such as providing training to others, specialized assignments, or conducting consolidated litigation involving the coordination of multiple parties and issues as necessary.

This position will require in-person and virtual appearances as needed. Travel may be required to WCAB District Offices throughout the state. There is separate posting for a position located in Southern California.

These positions can be filled in the following locations: Fresno, Alameda, Shasta, Sonoma, Sacramento, Monterey, San Francisco, and San Joaquin county.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Salary

• $11,644 - $15,627/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY IV

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:

The successful candidate will have the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to strict confidentiality, the utmost tact and diplomacy, and excellent customer service.
• Interest in handling and litigating the more complex, sensitive and difficult complex workers' compensation cases.
• Flexibility and interpersonal skill to adapt to changing work environment
• Expertise in researching and writing concisely and persuasively.
• Proficiency in reading and comprehending medical reports.
• Expertise in conducting and defending depositions of physicians and expert witnesses.
• Ability to negotiate and communicate professionally with employers and claims personnel.
• Ability to handle and litigate an active caseload, including complex lien workload.
• Independent and collaborative work style.
• Ability to work well with peers, supervisors, internal and external legal clients, other program employees at State Fund as well as judges and opposing counsel.
• Ability to appear in person at any WCAB District Office location covered by the above offices, as needed.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication, research skills, and customer service/client relations skills.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines while handling an active caseload.

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.

Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.

Department Website: http://www.statefundca.com

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/16/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How to Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Compensation Insurance Fund
Mailing Address
Attn: JC-479919 TJ
PO BOX 659015
Sacramento, CA 95865

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Compensation Insurance Fund
Talent Acquisition/Staffing
JC-479919 TJ
2275 Gateway Oaks Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -

  • A writing sample (using Arial Font, size 11, not to exceed 2 pages), answering the following questions:

  1. "Describe a situation where you had to handle a difficult customer experience. How did you address the customer's needs while balancing what was best for the organization?"

  2. "Describe a situation where you faced pressure to share confidential information. How did you address the situation while maintaining confidentiality?"

  • A sample of a legal pleading or brief, substantially drafted by you and submitted to the WCAB, that highlights your expertise and handing of a complex or difficult legal issue. Please take appropriate safeguards for client confidentiality and PII.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Working Conditions

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 will 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.

Telework may be available and is subject to change based on State Fund guidelines and business needs.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:http://www.statefundca.com

Human Resources Contact:
Tahir Jones
(800) 499-8668

Hiring Unit Contact:
Tahir Jones
(800) 499-8668
tkjones@scif.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. 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

Please access the link below for information on benefits afforded to CalPERS membership and benefits/protections provided by the State Civil Service Act
https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/