Section 119 Of Chapter 5. Division Of Workers’ Compensation From California Labor Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 5.
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. The attorney shall:
(a) Represent and appear for the state and the Division of Workers'
Compensation and the appeals board in all actions and proceedings
arising under any provision of this code administered by the division
or under any order or act of the division or the appeals board and,
if directed so to do, intervene, if possible, in any action or
proceeding in which any such question is involved.
(b) Commence, prosecute, and expedite the final determination of
all actions or proceedings, directed or authorized by the
administrative director or the appeals board.
(c) Advise the administrative director and the appeals board and
each member thereof, upon request, in regard to the jurisdiction,
powers or duties of the administrative director, the appeals board
and each member thereof.
(d) Generally perform the duties and services as attorney to the
Division of Workers' Compensation and the appeals board which are
required of him or her.