Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Novato, CA at Brayton Purcell, LLP
Are you an ambitious individual with a passion for making a difference in Workers’ Compensation law? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can truly shine? If so, we invite you to join our team!
The State Fund Legal program is seeking a motivated legal professional to supervise, direct, and oversee the work of Glendale State Contracts’ workers’ compensation defense legal unit comprising of attorneys who represent State Compensation Insurance Fund, its clients, policyholders, and State agencies. The successful candidate will also work closely with internal and external business partners, and lead projects that affect the State Fund Legal department.
The Assistant Chief Counsel serves under the authority of the Deputy Chief Counsel.
As a vital member of our team, you will enjoy a diverse and fullfilling role. The successful candidate will have the qualifications and skills to consistently perform at a highly competent level in the following:
Lead, manage, supervise, develop, and train the staff of the assigned unit including providing training on the use of Legal’s case management systems and document management systems.
Supervise the provision of high-quality legal services, ensuring timely responses, quality preparation, effective presentation, and sensible and efficient finalization.
Perform administrative duties such as budget preparation and control, asset acquisition and maintenance, and statistical reporting.
Maintenance of assigned caseload, litigation skills, including trials, conferences, hearings, depositions, negotiations, employer meetings, legal research, and correspondence.
Effectively supervise the work of subordinate personnel in performing legal research and analysis; drafting opinions, pleadings, and/or proposed regulations and legislation; complex negotiations, and litigation.
Assign and delegate work to subordinate employees.
Adapt plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, personnel, resources and/or workload demands.
Anticipate consequences of present decisions and courses of action.
Resolve performance issues by planning and implementing measures to improve employee performance.
Conduct effective employee performance appraisals to provide attorneys and staff information regarding their performance and levels of expectations in a timely and effective manner.
Introduce changes in the program in a positive manner to gain buy-in from employees and to ensure assigned operation runs smoothly.
Conduct meetings with attorneys and staff to communicate information that is necessary for job performance.
Be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, work assignments, and other interruptions to effectively respond to demanding situations and to complete projects or assignments effectively.
Maintain high ethical standards in completing all assignments to maintain integrity of State Fund and build trusting relationship with attorneys and staff.
Manage the operational needs of a legal office including budgeting, procurement, business continuity, calendaring and case assignments.
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously to complete projects or assignments effectively.
Work independently without direct assistance on various aspects of the job.
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 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-466609
Position #(s):
402-999-5871-XXX
Working Title:
Assistant Chief Counsel
Classification:
ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL
$14,090.00 – $17,225.00
# 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.
These positions can be filled in the following locations: Los Angeles, Kern, Fresno, Ventura, Alameda, Humboldt, Riverside, Sonoma, Sacramento, Monterey, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Santa Ana, and San Joaquin county.
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: 2/27/2025
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-466609 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-466609 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 –
1. What experience qualifies you to be an Assistant Chief Counsel at State Fund?
2. How do you define and measure success when managing a large operation or team?
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:
A successful candidate must have the following knowledge:
Proficient knowledge of State Fund organization, legal and HR business policies and practices.
Working knowledge of general management and personnel management principles and practices.
Proficient knowledge of Departmental goals, policies, and procedures and organizational structure to ensure efficient delivery of legal advice, services, support, and effective presentation of legal analysis.
Proficient knowledge of legal terms and forms in common use to ensure effective communication and performance of job duties.
Proficient knowledge of legal research methods, workers’ compensation and appellate statutory and case law, court procedures, administrative law, rules of evidence and procedure to ensure accurate advice and recommendations, effective presentations and/or representation of State Fund and the reduction of risk.
Proficient knowledge of project management.
Proficient knowledge of technical computer systems and State Fund standard software applications such as CARE, TeamConnect and pertinent online resources, including but not limited to EAMS.
Proficient knowledge of data analysis, compilation, and interpretation.
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
[email protected]
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.
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Brayton Purcell, LLP
Location: Novato, CA
