Workers' Compensation Case Manager / Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

⭐ 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:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person