Benefits

The State Bar of California offers a competitive benefits package. Employees can choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits.

Benefit plans

  • Company-paid benefits for which no enrollment is required:
    • All employees receive fully paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) at two times their annual salary.
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Shared-cost plans:
    • Medical: The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) administers health insurance coverage for employees. Employees can choose from a broad range of HMO and PPO health plans. The State Bar pays 80 percent of plan premiums.
      • Opt-out: $130 monthly subsidy with proof of alternate coverage
    • Dental: Two dental plans are offered through Delta Dental HMO and PPO. The State Bar pays 80 percent of plan premiums.
    • Vision: Vision is offered through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and dependents at a nominal cost.
  • Employee-paid voluntary plans:
    • Additional life and AD&D (Employee, Spouse, Child)
    • Flexible spending accounts
    • Long term disability
    • Accident plan
    • Critical illness
    • Hospital indemnity
    • Group prepaid legal

Planning for retirement

  • CalPERS Retirement Plan: Employees are automatically enrolled in the CalPERS defined benefit plan which provides a retirement benefit based on the employee’s applicable retirement formula, age at retirement, years of service credit and compensation. Employees are required to contribute a percentage of their gross monthly salary per month. For additional information about the CalPERS defined benefit plan please visit the CalPERS website.
  • 457(b): Two additional retirement plan options are available to employees. These plans offer a range of investment options that best suit an employee’s goals, time, and risk tolerance.
    • 457(b): Employees can contribute pre-tax dollars from their paycheck, and that money won’t be taxed until its withdrawn at retirement.
    • Roth governmental 457(b): Employees can contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from the account at retirement.

When you retire

Employees who retire from the State Bar and meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the State Bar of California Post-Retirement Welfare Benefits Plan can participate in retiree medical and vision benefits.

Commuter benefits

The Commuter Benefits program allows employees who take public transportation and/or who park at nearby parking garages to save money. The State Bar contributes up to $125 per month for commuter expenses. Employees can save up to $1,500 per year!

Professional licensing subsidy

The State Bar pays the annual licensing fees as set forth in Business and Professional Code for all regular full-time employees in the Attorney Unit. There is a maximum annual subsidy of $250 for certain licenses and certifications for employees in the General Unit.

Paid time off

  • Vacation–vacation is initially accrued at a rate of 10 days per year. In the third year it increases to 15 days per year, the 10th year to 20 days per year and in the 15th year to 25 vacation days per year.
  • Sick Leave–sick is accrued at the rate of 10 days per year.
  • Personal Days–Two personal days are initially front-loaded per calendar year. In the fifth year it increases to four days in the calendar year.
  • Holidays–14 holidays per year.
  • Baby Bonding Leave–upon meeting eligibility criteria, 160 hours of paid leave are granted to employees for use after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child of the employee, and/or being unable to wok due to pregnancy or childbirth.
  • Jury Duty–the State Bar pays for unlimited service.
  • Bereavement Leave–Five days with pay.
  • Catastrophic Leave

Wellness

The State Bar offers a variety of classes and activities that promote emotional, financial, physical, and mental wellness.