Workers' Compensation Hearing Representative
About The Position
The Law Offices of Bob Nehoray is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Hearing Representative to join its growing 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 at WCAB proceedings, prepares by reviewing case materials, coordinates hearing strategy with attorneys and case managers, negotiates settlements within authorized parameters, and manages hearing-related documentation, communication, deadlines, and follow-up. The firm describes itself as committed to strong and compassionate representation of injured workers and offers support from an experienced legal and operations team, along with professional growth opportunities.
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.
- 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
- 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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Vision insurance
- 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
