Senior Post QME Paralegal (Worker's Compensation)

Abramson Labor Group • Burbank, CA

2d • $28 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

Abramson Labor Group, a leading employment and workers' compensation law firm, is seeking a Senior Post QME Paralegal to join their team in California. This role involves leading the post-QME stage of cases, managing complex matters, and ensuring quality assurance for the team. The position requires a strong understanding of workers' compensation regulations, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. The firm offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to advocating for employees' rights.

Requirements

• 3+ years of California workers’ compensation paralegal experience, including significant post-QME/AME work.
• Experience training, mentoring, or leading other paralegals or case staff.
• In-depth knowledge of QME/AME regulations, discovery, and WCAB litigation practices.
• Experience preparing subpoenas and filing documents such as DORs through EAMS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams) and case management systems.
• Ability to work independently and stay productive in a remote environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet, private workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Applicant-side workers’ compensation experience.
• Prior lead, senior, or supervisory paralegal role.
• Experience with case audits, quality assurance, or metric reporting.
• Experience coordinating diagnostic testing and working with utilization review.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and medical record analysis.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team through the post-QME stage of each case and handle complex matters.
• Assist the manager and support the Post-QME team’s daily operations.
• Train and onboard new team members on post-QME procedures, systems, and firm standards.
• Serve as the first line of support for team member questions and escalated issues.
• Conduct regular case audits to ensure records, diagnostics, and filings are handled accurately and on time.
• Distribute case assignments evenly and monitor team workload.
• Step into any team member role when needed to keep cases moving.
• Prepare and update weekly team metric reports.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce delays.
• Review QME report data and identify all outstanding records requested by the evaluator.
• Contact clients to determine where they have treated and gather provider, facility, and treatment history information.
• Request, obtain, organize, and submit medical records to QMEs and AMEs.
• Track outstanding record requests and follow up with providers to ensure timely receipt.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all requests, communications, and submissions in the case management system.
• Prepare and process subpoenas for medical, employment, wage, and other relevant records.
• Coordinate service of subpoenas and monitor compliance.
• Review subpoena responses for completeness and identify missing records requiring follow-up.
• Assist in obtaining declarations and supporting documentation for discovery disputes.
• Review QME recommendations for diagnostic studies (MRI scans, X-rays, CT scans, EMG/NCV studies, laboratory testing, etc.).
• Request authorization status and vendor information from defense counsel, claims administrators, and utilization review departments.
• Coordinate appointments with approved diagnostic vendors and facilities.
• Communicate appointment details to clients and ensure attendance.
• Obtain completed diagnostic reports and submit them to the appropriate physicians and parties.
• Communicate with defense counsel and insurance representatives regarding outstanding authorizations, records, and diagnostic testing.
• Monitor deadlines and follow up on unanswered requests.
• Escalate unresolved issues when authorizations, records, or diagnostic studies are delayed.
• Prepare correspondence demanding compliance with QME recommendations and discovery obligations.
• Identify situations requiring judicial intervention due to delays, denials, or failure to comply with QME recommendations.
• Prepare and file Declarations of Readiness to Proceed (DORs), status conference and expedited hearing requests, and discovery-related petitions and supporting documentation.
• Assist attorneys and hearing representatives with hearing preparation.
• Educate clients on the importance of obtaining records and completing diagnostic testing.
• Coordinate scheduling and provide appointment reminders.
• Document all client communications in the case management system.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed