Workers Compensation Case Manager

The Law Collective, A•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Workers' Compensation Case Manager is responsible for managing the administrative and procedural workflow of workers' compensation cases from filing through resolution. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring strong attention to detail, familiarity with California workers' compensation procedures, and the ability to manage deadlines and filings across a caseload of active claims.

Requirements

Previous experience as a case manager, legal assistant, or paralegal in workers' compensation (required)
Familiarity with California workers' compensation procedures and filings (Application for Adjudication of Claim, DWC forms, Labor Code Section 5710 fees)
Experience with EAMS or similar electronic filing systems
Strong calendaring and deadline-tracking skills
Ability to manage a full caseload with accuracy and attention to detail
Experience using a legal case management system/CRM
Full-time availability, on-site
Bilingual Spanish/English (must have)

Responsibilities

Open and file the Application for Adjudication of Claim for new cases
Prepare and process Labor Code Section 5710 fee petitions (attorney's fees for depositions)
Calendar and track all case deadlines, hearing dates, and statutory timeframes
Prepare and file documents with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) via EAMS (Electronic Adjudication Management System)
Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel regarding case status
Request and subpoena medical records, billing records, and other case documentation
Coordinate scheduling for depositions, hearings, and medical evaluations (QME/AME appointments)
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files in the firm's case management system
Support attorneys with case preparation as needed
Familiarity with the process of obtaining Total Disability payments (TD, SDI, SSDI benefits)