Workers' Compensation Hearing Representative

LAW OFFICES OF BOB NEHORAY•Sacramento, CA

6h•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

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 and related case preparation, strategy, negotiation, documentation, and follow-up in coordination with attorneys and case managers.

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.
Applicant-side experience.
Experience with MerusCase.

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.