⭐ Worker's Compensation Case Manager /Legal Assistant (Applicant-Side)
Location: Granada Hills, CA (Hybrid)
Salary: $25–$32/hour (DOE)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Hybrid (remote/in office) available (4 days in the office and 1 day from home).
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⭐ About Us
We are an applicant-side Workers’ Compensation law firm located in Granada Hills, CA. We are looking for an experienced, skilled, fast, and reliable Case Manager.
This is a long-term, hybrid (remote/in-office) position for someone who wants stability, a strong team, and a professional, organized environment.
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⭐ Position: Worker's Compensation Case Manager / Legal Assistant
We are looking for someone who:
- Has at least 1 year of workers’ compensation experience (applicant-side preferred; 2-7 years of work comp experience also preferred)
- Spanish speaking preferred but not required.
- Is extremely organized and detail-oriented.
- Can handle a very fast-paced environment.
- Can support the attorneys immediately.
- Is confident speaking with clients, adjusters, and defense attorneys.
- Understands med-legal timelines, WC issues, and WC strategy.
- Works well independently without constant supervision.
- Moves cases forward proactively.
This is NOT an entry-level role.
This position requires someone who already knows workers’ compensation.
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⭐ Duties & Responsibilities
Your responsibilities include:
Attorney Email & Communication
- Monitor your email inbox.
- Flag urgent items
- Respond to routine emails
Client Communication
- Answer client calls and give status updates
- Schedule client-attorney calls when necessary
- Handle escalated client concerns professionally
Scheduling & Calendaring
- Schedule depositions
- Confirm depositions with all parties
- Maintain the attorney's calendar
- Add reminders and deadlines
Drafting & Legal Writing
- Draft letters (defense, adjusters, clients, doctors)
- Draft DORs
- Draft objections
- Draft petitions from templates
- Prepare settlement documents
Case Management
- Schedule PTP and Panel QME evaluations.
- Obtain Panel QME lists.
- Review QME/AME reports for action items
- Update case notes/summaries and keep cases organized in our case management system (MerusCase)
- Communicate with defense regarding scheduling and other issues
- Prepare case summaries as needed
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⭐ Requirements
- Minimum 1 year workers’ compensation experience
- Experience supporting 1–2 WC attorneys and managing a caseload
- Knowledge of depositions, DORs, objections, discovery, med-legal deadlines, RFAs, and panel process.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent telephone communication skills
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
- Ability to multitask efficiently
- Reliable and professional
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⭐ Preferred Experience
(Not required but a HUGE plus)
- 2–7 years applicant-side WC experience
- Experience drafting petitions
- Experience with MerusCase
- Experience working with high caseloads (200+ files)
- Knowledge of EAMS filing
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⭐ Compensation & Benefits
- $25–$32+/hr depending on experience
- Hybrid (remote/in office) option available
- Paid sick time
- Additional paid time off /vacation
- 401k with employer matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Free Parking
- Growth opportunities as we scale
- Stable, friendly, organized work environment
- Long-term career opportunity
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⭐ How to Apply
Please submit:
1. Resume
2. Brief note describing your WC experience
We will contact qualified candidates for interviews immediately.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience:
- Worker's Compensation: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
