Attorney III

Job Description and Duties

Ready to elevate your legal career and achieve true work-life harmony? Want to leave your mark on California’s workers’ compensation landscape? Step into the action and become a key player with State Fund’s elite Workers’ Compensation Team—where your talent will shine and your impact will be felt!

State Compensation Insurance Fund’s Oxnard Legal office is seeking a motivated Attorney (Attorney III or Attorney underfill) to join our exceptional legal team defending California’s insured employers and state agencies. This is your chance to shine in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your litigation skills will shape the future of workers’ compensation law.

Oxnard 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 Oxnard Legal Unit is a great opportunity for you.

Experienced (Attorney III) or newly admitted (Attorney) with a passion for litigation. No prior workers’ comp experience required for Attorney.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our inclusive team.

Location:

The Oxnard Legal unit appears at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) district offices in Oxnard, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. The incumbent/successful candidate may also be required to appear at other WCAB offices and locations on occasion.

To facilitate local in-person hearings, we seek candidates located within Ventura County and/or counties nearby. Reimbursement for local travel will be provided within the allowable mile radius. Please apply only to this Oxnard position if it’s your preferred location.

Your Role:

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

• Draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and negotiate settlements
• Skillfully negotiate and draft settlements
• Make confident court appearances, including trials
• Analyze orthopedic and medical reports to build strong cases

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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 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 .

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:

• Experience in Federal and State workers’ compensation
• Ability to comprehend complex medical reports, including orthopedic evaluations, is a plus
• Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Exceptional research abilities
• Outstanding customer service and client relations skills
• Concise and persuasive writing abilities
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and work independently or on a team

Join us to build your legacy in workers’ compensation law, while enjoying balance, growth, stability, and purpose!

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

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 Sample: Petition, Motion, Appeal, or Brief