Legal Hearing Representative

Job Description:

About this role
What we're looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Hearing Representative with at least 3 YOE in California workers' compensation defense. They should be proficient in rating permanent disability using the AMA Guides, managing a caseload of lien files, and appearing before WCAB judges. A proven track record of resolving liens through negotiation and litigation is essential.

What you'll do:

Manage a full caseload of lien files, from initial review to final resolution.

Take ownership of rating permanent disability under the AMA Guides and understanding apportionment.

Work closely with clients, including employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators, to achieve expedient claim resolution.

Represent clients before WCAB judges at Mandatory Settlement Conferences, Status Conferences, and walk-through settlements.

Lead negotiations with lien claimants to resolve disputes effectively.

Draft and prepare all necessary legal documents, including settlement agreements, declarations, and position statements, to support your cases.

Role responsibilities
Managing a caseload of lien files which involves rating the permanent disability under the AMA guides, reviewing medical records, understanding apportionment, completing settlement documents, and resolving liens
Performing lien negotiations and legal representations
Appearing before a judge for Mandatory Settlement Conferences, Status Conferences, and Walking Thru settlements
Providing timely communication with clients and written summaries on a routine basis

Fully remote with equipment provided - Most hearing reps in this market don't get this option. You'll get a laptop monitors and keyboard for your home setup

Seniority
3 - 20 years of experience California workers' compensation defense experience as a hearing representative.

Work experience

Experience appearing before WCAB judges for substantive hearings.

Experience managing a caseload of lien files independently.

All experiences above must be in the last 2 years (only recent)

Defense-side experience specifically (applicant-side only is a pass)

Experience at a CA workers' comp defense firm or carrier.

Miscellaneous
Must be located in California.

Available for full-time employment only.

TRAITS THAT WON'T MAKE YOU STANDOUT FROM THE REST:

Experience is only phone negotiations or calendaring.

Experience is limited to copy lien hearings.

No experience in California workers' compensation defense.