Attorney III - State Compensation Insurance Fund (Bakersfield)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in California is looking for a seasoned Attorney III to join their Bakersfield office. The successful candidate will handle complex workers’ compensation cases, manage litigation independently, and contribute to a collaborative legal environment. This role offers remote flexibility but requires attendance at some in-person commitments. Ideal for candidates passionate about supporting injured workers and employers.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle, defend, litigate, and resolve complex workers’ compensation cases.
• Experience working in a collaborative legal environment.
• Motivated to make a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Defend cases aggressively with a collaborative approach.
• Appear before the Bakersfield Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board as needed.
• Attend hearings, depositions, arbitrations, meetings, and training in-person when required.

Skills

Independent management of litigation caseload

Strong legal skills in workers’ compensation

Passion for helping injured workers and employers

Job description

Attorney III - State Compensation Insurance Fund (Bakersfield)

Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your legal skills can truly shine?Are you passionate about making a positive impact for injured workers and employers across California? Come join our team!

Our Bakersfield Legal office is seeking a motivated Attorney III to join our exceptional legal team at State Compensation Insurance Fund. We represent insured employers and various State agencies in workers’ compensation matters and are looking for an attorney who can make an immediate impact.

As an Attorney III, you will handle, defend, litigate, and resolve complex workers’ compensation cases.

Bakersfield is home to some of the most experienced workers’ compensation attorneys, with decades of practice in both public and private sectors. We defend cases aggressively, using a collaborative, thoughtful and targeted approach focused on serving out clients’ best interests.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a seasoned workers’ compensation attorney who can independently manage a litigation caseload with minimal supervision. We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Location:

The Bakersfield Legal unit primarily appears before the Bakersfield Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), but our attorneys may appear at other WCAB offices throughout Central California.

This position offers remote flexibility; however, the successful candidate will be required to attend some hearings and other calendar commitments such as depositions, arbitrations, meetings, and training in-person as required.