Worker’s Compensation Associate Attorney Review – Compromise & Release

Abramson Labor Group•Burbank, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Abramson Labor Group is seeking a detail-oriented attorney to join its Associate Review Team. The role reviews and edits Compromise and Release (C&R) agreements before filing with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), ensuring settlements are accurate, complete, and positioned for approval. It is a high-volume, deadline-driven position requiring efficiency, organization under pressure, and careful attention to detail. The attorney manages a steady caseload, prioritizes files by urgency and deadline, communicates required corrections to Settlement Admins and other internal teams, and maintains accurate status updates and notes in the firm’s case management system. The position is remote and based in Burbank, California.

Requirements

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be in good standing with the California State Bar.
Ability to review a high volume of settlement documents while maintaining quality.
Ability to consistently meet turnaround times and manage deadlines.
Ability to track multiple files at different stages, prioritize work, and adjust priorities as needed.
Ability to provide concise, actionable feedback and work independently with accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with California workers’ compensation, particularly on the applicant side.
Familiarity with C&R drafting, WCAB approval requirements, and common OSA issues.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Review and edit C&R agreements and related addendums prepared by the settlement team, confirming accuracy and completeness before filing.
Verify settlement terms against case files, including ADJ numbers, dates of injury, body parts, settlement amounts, attorney fees, permanent disability advances, liens, and future medical provisions.
Review addendums and attachments, including Employment Separation Agreements, Medicare-related language, and other supplemental terms, for consistency with the C&R and compliance with WCAB requirements.
Identify and correct errors, omissions, and problematic language that could result in an Order Suspending Action (OSA) or delay approval.
Communicate required corrections clearly to Settlement Admins and other internal teams.
Manage a steady daily caseload, prioritize files by urgency and deadline, and keep reviews moving so settlements are filed on time.
Maintain accurate status updates and notes in the firm’s case management system.
Escalate concerns when needed while working through the review queue with minimal supervision.