Senior WCAB Paralegal (Hybrid schedule)

Abramson Labor Group•Burbank, CA

3h•$28 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Abramson Labor Group is seeking an experienced Senior WCAB Paralegal to support its workers’ compensation legal team. This senior-level role supports team operations, staff development, quality control, and end-to-end case management. The position is available onsite or hybrid in Burbank, California, with a competitive hourly rate of $28–$33, commensurate with experience. The Senior WCAB Paralegal assists the manager with daily team operations, guides and mentors team members, and helps maintain balanced workloads and continuity of operations. The role also manages WCAB case documentation, filings, deadlines, and compliance, and prepares performance metrics and recommendations for management.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of experience as a WCAB paralegal or in a comparable workers' compensation legal support role.
Thorough knowledge of California workers' compensation law, WCAB procedures, and EAMS filing requirements.
Experience managing high-volume caseloads with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, board staff, and internal teams.
Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
Proficiency in legal case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.
Prior supervisory, senior, or team-lead experience in a workers' compensation or personal injury firm.
Familiarity with ALG internal systems and workflows, or ability to learn them quickly.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist the manager in overseeing daily team operations and maintaining efficient workflow and productivity.
Serve as a first point of support for team members’ questions, concerns, and issues.
Train, onboard, and mentor new team members on WCAB procedures, internal systems, and ALG best practices.
Help distribute case assignments evenly and equitably among team members.
Cover team member responsibilities as needed during absences or peak periods.
Communicate professionally with defendants, opposing counsel, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, internal staff, and clients regarding WCAB filings and case matters.
Conduct daily case audits to check the quality, accuracy, and completeness of documentation and filings.
Ensure cases comply with WCAB rules and regulations and progress appropriately and on time.
Monitor deadlines, hearing dates, and filing requirements to prevent delays or compliance lapses.
Review and manage electronic filings through EAMS and related WCAB platforms.
Prepare and update weekly metrics reports tracking team performance, case volume, filing activity, and other key performance indicators.
Identify trends, bottlenecks, or concerns in team metrics and communicate findings and actionable recommendations to management.