Legal Staff Other in Long Beach, CA

Law Firm

Long Beach, CA

Legal Staff Other in Long Beach, CA

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Hearing Representative (Liens)

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a high-volume caseload, which includes Lien files, Walk Throughs, and Contribution Issues.
- Prepare, draft, obtain, and file legal documents and pleadings.
- Conduct research relevant to each request for workers' compensation cases.
- Communicate effectively with all relevant parties involved in a case.
- Attend all case-related hearings and negotiate settlements.
- Prepare proposals to resolve each lien or case.
- Maintain detailed case notes.
- Travel to assigned Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) locations.
- Enter billing notes according to different client specifications.
- Meet required billable hours.
- Represent the law firm and its clients with respect and integrity.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Hearing Representative related to liens and walk throughs is required, specifically within the CA Workers’ Compensation Defense.
- In-depth knowledge of CA Workers’ Compensation law is essential.
- A general understanding of the workers’ compensation system, including EAMS, E-filing, and the AME/PQME process, is required.
- Preferred candidates will have Lien Trial experience.
- Candidates should be highly motivated, results-driven, with high energy and a sense of urgency.
- Strong attention to detail is necessary, with the ability to observe details on a computer or other electronic screens.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- The ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand is essential.
- The ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently with little supervision is necessary.
- A client-focused approach with a commitment to outstanding customer service and the ability to deliver results is expected.
- The ability to handle adversarial litigation environments is required.

Salary Information:
- The position offers a salary range of $75, to $110, per year.

Benefits:
- Flexible work-from-home ability.
- Work/Life Balance.
- Generous vacation time.
- Casual attire at home and court attire for hearings.
- Employer-sponsored medical and vision coverage for employees.
- Employer-sponsored life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- Voluntary dental and additional life coverage.
- Flexible Spending Plan, including Dependent Care and Health Care plans.
- Ancillary benefits such as Accident and Critical Illness are offered.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
- Dental insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Vision insurance.

Additional Information:
- The job type is full-time.
- Candidates are expected to have at least 1 year of experience as a Hearing Representative, although this is preferred, not required.
- A willingness to travel up to 50% of the time is required.
- Work location is hybrid remote in Anaheim, CA 92805.
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.