Workers' Compensation Hearing Representative

LAW OFFICES OF BOB NEHORAY•Bakersfield, CA

6h•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Offices of Bob Nehoray is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Hearing Representative to join its applicant-side practice. This is a full-time, in-office position requiring travel to Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) locations as needed. The representative will handle applicant appearances and case preparation, coordinate hearing strategies with attorneys and case managers, negotiate settlements within authorized parameters, and manage a high-volume hearing calendar. Compensation is $70,000 to $90,000 annually, including bonus and depending on experience. The firm is a growing California law firm committed to providing strong and compassionate representation to injured workers. The role offers support from an experienced legal and operations team and professional growth opportunities. Applicants should submit a resume and a brief summary of their California workers’ compensation hearing experience, including WCAB locations regularly covered and approximate weekly appearances.

Requirements

At least two years of California workers’ compensation hearing representative experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of California workers’ compensation law, procedures, terminology, and WCAB practices.
Strong negotiation, case analysis, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to independently manage a high-volume hearing calendar.
Dependable transportation and ability to travel to WCAB locations.

Nice To Haves

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.
Communicate hearing results and required next steps promptly.
Maintain accurate notes, deadlines, and follow-up assignments in MerusCase.
Travel to assigned WCAB locations throughout California.