Attorney III - State Compensation Insurance Fund (Fresno)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Fresno seeks a dedicated Attorney III to defend California's employers and state agencies in workers’ compensation law. This role welcomes newly admitted attorneys as well, emphasizing litigation skills and a collaborative environment. Candidates should be passionate about workers’ compensation and ready to handle diverse caseloads, contributing to a culture that values inclusion and work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Experienced Attorney III or newly admitted Attorney with a passion for workers’ compensation law.
• No prior workers’ comp experience required for applicants applying at the Attorney classification.

Responsibilities

• Join the legal team defending California’s insured employers and state agencies.
• Handle a hybrid caseload of both insured and state contract cases.

Skills

Litigation skills

Understanding of workers’ compensation law

Education

Law degree

Job description

Attorney III - State Compensation Insurance Fund (Fresno)

State Compensation Insurance Fund’s Fresno State Contracts Legal office is seeking an experienced litigator at the Attorney III or Attorney classifications 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.

The Fresno State Contracts Legal unit 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 Fresno State Contracts Legal Unit is a great opportunity for you.

Who We Are Looking For:

Experienced Attorney III or newly admitted Attorney with a passion for workers’ compensation law. No prior workers’ comp experience required for applicants applying at the Attorney classification. The Attorney will handle a hybrid caseload of both insured and state contract cases.

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

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.