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ATTORNEY IV

United States

Are you passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment, driving positive change within your organization?

State Fund’s Corporate Legal Department plays a pivotal role in advancing State Fund’s mission, providing expert legal advice, representation, and training across diverse areas such as insurance, business, government, and regulatory laws. Our Corporate Legal Department is also at the forefront of representing State Fund in complex administrative and civil disputes.

We are currently in search of an experienced transactional attorney with a robust background in corporate, insurance, and California state governmental laws. Working under the guidance of an Assistant Chief Counsel, you will:

Navigate complex and sensitive corporate advice and transactions in areas such as state government, procurement, cloud software licensing, artificial intelligence, privacy, intellectual property, banking and investments, and insurance on behalf of State Fund.
Handle advisory matters, contract drafting, review and negotiation, regulatory affairs integral to State Fund’s business, contribute to task forces and projects, and conduct legal research.
Provide counsel to executives, managers, and other internal business partners.
Assume the lead role on matters and mentor other attorneys and legal staff, contributing to a collaborative legal environment.

Position can be filled in: Sacramento, San Francisco, Alameda, Los Angeles, or Orange county.

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

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ATTORNEY IV

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-492373

Position #(s):

402-999-5780-XXX

Working Title:

Attorney IV

Classification:

ATTORNEY IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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.

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: 10/15/2025

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-492373 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-492373 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 - The SOQ serves as documentation of the candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be no longer than two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12pt. font
1) Describe your experience in drafting and negotiating contracts, including software and cloud agreements, as well as personal services and consulting agreements
2) Describe your experience with providing legal advice and counsel to senior business leaders and executives on transactional matters, and identify your specific areas of expertise.

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.

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 ideal candidate will possess the following skills and abilities, focusing on the most complex and sensitive legal matters:

Proven experience in high impact business environment.
Effective collaboration in a remote work setting.
Exceptional legal skills for the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, and the writing of executive level memoranda.
Management of high political, reputational, and media scenarios.
Proficiency in providing training to internal stakeholders.
Navigate transactions with high to the highest potential dollar amounts.
Handle sophisticated legal matters with specialized opposing counsel.
Lead project-type initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrate expertise in navigating industry-standard and novel legal issues within regulatory law and business transactions.
Contribute to precedent-setting initiatives with high organizational impact.
Address potential regulatory exposure and enforcement proceedings.
Oversee potential exposure related to business practices, advising on major adjustments to these practices and processes.
Conduct comprehensive legal analyses of legislative materials, providing strategic guidance.

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/

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
(916) 924-6880
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.

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