Hearing Representative

Our firm is seeking an experienced Hearing Representative with a strong background in California Workers’ Compensation Law. This role involves representing clients at hearings, conferences, and trials before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).

Requirements

• Represent clients in hearings, trials, status conferences, lien conferences, and mandatory settlement conferences at WCAB.
• Prepare exhibits, documents, settlement demands, and trial briefs.
• Negotiate settlements, including Stipulations, Compromise and Releases (C&Rs), and vocational rehabilitation claims.
• Review and analyze medical reports, deposition transcripts, subpoenaed records, and case files to determine case value and appropriate legal strategy.
• Maintain case status and documentation in the case management system.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, lien claimants, and adjusters.
• Appear before various WCAB district offices as needed, often traveling regionally.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical obligations under state bar rules and workers' comp regulations.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation and support in complex cases, when applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Catered lunches
• Complimentary parking
• Paid time off