Workers' Compensation Hearing Representative
About The Position
The Law Offices of Bob Nehoray is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Hearing Representative for its applicant-side practice. This is a full-time, in-office position that requires travel to Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) locations as needed throughout California. The representative handles applicant appearances, prepares and reviews case materials, coordinates hearing strategies with attorneys and case managers, negotiates settlements within authorized parameters, and tracks case activity and follow-up in MerusCase. The firm describes itself as a growing California law firm committed to representing injured workers and offers support from an experienced legal and operations team.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of California workers’ compensation law, procedures, terminology, and WCAB practices.
- Ability to independently manage a high-volume hearing calendar.
- Strong negotiation, case analysis, communication, and organizational skills.
- Dependable transportation and ability to travel to WCAB locations.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of California workers’ compensation hearing representative experience is preferred.
- Applicant-side experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with MerusCase is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Represent applicants at status conferences, priority conferences, mandatory settlement conferences, expedited hearings, lien conferences, and other WCAB proceedings.
- Review medical reports, discovery, pleadings, benefit notices, and case files before appearances.
- Develop hearing strategies in coordination with attorneys and case managers.
- Negotiate settlements, including Compromise and Release agreements and Stipulations with Request for Award, within authorized parameters.
- Identify outstanding discovery, medical treatment, benefit, and settlement issues.
- Prepare pretrial conference statements, hearing reports, settlement documents, and related correspondence.
- Promptly communicate hearing results and required next steps.
- Maintain accurate notes, deadlines, and follow-up assignments in MerusCase.
- Travel to assigned WCAB locations throughout California.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional growth opportunities
- Support from an experienced legal and operations team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
